Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the February issue of DS News, out now. Last year was momentous for the housing industry. The economy tracked well as home prices leapt to highs not seen since the Great Recession and existing ...
Read More »Moody’s: Be Careful with Reforms for Fannie or Freddie
One of the world’s top rating agencies warned on Monday that sweeping or high-level changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could unleash a host of unintended consequences on America’s housing-finance system and the global banking sector—just as they enter ...
Read More »Sales Rise Despite Market Headwinds
The Census Bureau released findings on Friday that found new home sales had risen to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 555,000 in January.
Read More »Rising Home Prices Freezing Out Some Investors
Experts warn that what’s good for rental investors may not be good for homebuyers, and could potentially undercut stability.
Read More »Home Prices Outpace Salaries, Again
Recent analysis of industry data showed that home prices are accelerating ahead of average salaries.
Read More »Home Depot Ends 2016 on Top
Experts are crediting the rise of consumer confidence in the housing market for the home-improvement retailer's Q4 results.
Read More »Economists Questioning Trump Forecasts
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump administration officials came up with economic forecasts that clash with other independent forecasts.
Read More »Refinance Volume Down As Rates Increase
According to the report, approximately 13,220 refinances were completed through HARP, bringing total refinances through HARP from the inception of the program to over three million.
Read More »CFPB Proposes Using Alternative Data for Credit-Poor Consumers
Consumers without established credit records usually resort to lenders with higher-priced loan offerings. The CFPB said the burden falls hardest on the young, minorities, and those from low-income backgrounds.
Read More »Where is Housing Growth the Strongest?
Housing continued a strong expansion period this year, with one region in particular boasting the most startling rebound figures, according to reports.
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