Half of all homeowners paying mortgages are equity-rich, according to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, while the share of seriously underwater mortgages also improved, resting at 2.8%.
Read More »These States Topped Overall Mortgage Delinquency Rates as National Rate Declines
After the addition of nearly four million jobs nationwide in the last year, CoreLogic reports that a solid job market continues to help borrowers pay their mortgages on time, pushing the overall mortgage delinquency rate to a historic low in May.
Read More »Florida Metros Ranked the Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
While housing affordability remains unbalanced nationwide, many Americans remain worried about housing costs. However, a new market study from WalletHub reveals which cities are the best and worst for first-time homebuyers, with multiple Florida metros topping the list with the greatest buying opportunities.
Read More »Gabe Rinaldi Joins Cenlar as VP of Enterprise Project Management
Bringing more than 20 years of experience to his new role, Gabe Rinaldi will work to build a team at Cenlar to identify and lead initiatives to streamline end-to-end processes and create efficiency.
Read More »Rent Price Declines Help to Improve Housing Affordability
The Realtor.com June 2023 Rental Report revealed that experts predict continuing rent declines and moderating inflation will help increase nationwide housing affordability, "providing a much-needed respite for renters and an opportunity to regain some control over their housing expenses," according to Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale.
Read More »Nationwide Home Sales Inched Forward in June
June is typically the biggest month for home sales, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, with month-over-month sales rising 5.4% from May. Meanwhile, the average close-to-list price ratio was 100%, meaning homes sold for their average asking price.
Read More »Renters Look Favorably on Southern, Midwestern Markets
According to a new study from RentCafe, rental season is nearing its peak, as new data reveals Southern and Midwestern markets dominated the list of the top 30 most desired cities for renters, with Arlington, Virginia ranked as the most in-demand city for renters in July.
Read More »Seriously Delinquent Loans Fall to Levels Last Reported in 2006
According to Black Knight, the number of serious delinquencies (90-days or more past due) dropped to 471,000 units, the lowest reported since August 2006, a 27% year-over-year drop.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Navigating the Next REO Wave
The Five Star Institute, in conjunction with the National REO Brokers Association, has assembled a panel of experts to detail how the REO industry is bracing for an uptick in activity, and how to prep for a jump in volume.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Slip in June
Existing-home sales fell in June, as all four regions recorded year-over-year sales declines, according to NAR, with the South and West posting the largest decreases.
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