Scarce Housing Inventory Ignites Bidding Wars
“The lack of supply is making it feel almost like 2021 all over again, but higher rates mean bidding wars are happening more in the $500,000 range than the $700,000 [...]
Investors Measure the Toll of Climate Change on Miami Property Values
New research from CoreLogic indicates that both large and small apartment investors are aware of risks of natural disasters in the red-hot Miami region, where annual storm surges continue to [...]
Using Mortgage Reserves to Help Narrow the Black-White Homeownership Gap
New research from FHLBank San Francisco and the Urban Institute investigates ways to reduce mortgage default risk for vulnerable homeowners by utilizing mortgage reserve accounts that could help homeowners overcome [...]
Renting Now Cheaper Than Buying in Nearly All Highest-Populated U.S. Cities
According to a new study from Home Bay, it is cheaper to rent than purchase a home in 45 of the 50 most populous U.S. cities, with San Jose, California, [...]
Eastern and Midwestern Growth Spurs Q2 Migration Trends
Midwestern and Eastern regions of the nation boasting thriving economies and diverse industries are luring more individuals and families looking to establish roots according to Veros’ analysis of Q2 home [...]
Plugging Into an All-Digital Mortgage Process
An upcoming webinar presented by the Five Star Institute and DocMagic will focus on implementing an all-digital mortgage lending process, while addressing concerns and building rapport with borrowers during the [...]
HUD Earmarks $3B-Plus to End Homelessness
HUD makes its largest-ever, single-year investment in homelessness nationwide with its latest round of funding, awarded through the Department’s Continuum of Care Program. Source: DS News
Golden State Tops Destinations for Luxury Property Seekers
While the nation’s housing marketplace continues to experience instability, a new report from Point2 has found stability in the price, demand, sale, and inventory levels in luxury properties through the [...]
Fannie Mae Fostering Workforce Diversity
The latest Environmental, Social, and Governance Report from the GSE finds that racial or ethnic minorities comprised 58% of Fannie Mae’s workforce in 2022, with women comprising 44% of that [...]