U.S. Homeowners Remain Financially Discouraged from Selling Their Homes
According to a new study from First American, as some 90% of homeowners remain discouraged from selling their homes, experts predict that if mortgage rates were to decline in 2024, [...]
Clearing the Path to Affordable Housing
An upcoming installment of the Five Star Webinar Series, in partnership with Xome, will examine the options available to home buyers seeking affordable housing options and highlight solutions designed to [...]
Mortgage Balances, Delinquencies Up in Q3
Home equity could be ‘viable solution to ease debt pressures,’ experts say as mortgage balances nationwide grew in the third quarter according to TransUnion. Source: DS News
Can Mortgage Forbearance Help Stabilize the Economy?
Forbearance rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, but does it still have a place in today’s economy? Click through to read commentary from the Joint Center for Housing Studies [...]
Inventory Inches Up as New Listings Soften
"October had some encouraging signs—especially compared to a year ago," said Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX. "Given the interest rate environment, it was good to see the trend [...]
Fannie Mae Forecast: Economy WIll Pick Up In 2025 After a Slow 2024
Home sales are likely to weaken in the near term and will likely bottom out sometime early next year according to new commentary from Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research [...]
American Incomes Lag Behind Home Prices
Millennials face significantly higher homebuying hurdles than preceding generations. A new report shows how big the disparity between costs and incomes has become. Source: DS News
Country’s Priciest ZIP Codes Buck Trends
As the cost of real estate declines nationwide, a few affluent neighborhoods are still experiencing growth in 2023. Source: DS News
FHFA Announces Final Rule Modifying Regulatory Capital Framework for the GSEs
The amendments in the final rule will bolster the ERCF to ensure that each GSE operates in a sound manner, and is well-positioned to fulfill its mission to provide stability [...]