In a first for American financial institutions, large banks must report their exposure to climate change by July 31.
Read More »Purchase Apps Down 21% YoY
High mortgage rates have pushed monthly mortgage payments to a record $2,656, as slightly lower rates may escalate competition for the limited number of homes available and push up prices for the foreseeable future.
Read More »HUD Receives High Marks From the SBA
“This achievement demonstrates HUD's commitment to partnering with small businesses and ensuring meaningful opportunities for the small business community to build America’s economy,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge.
Read More »June’s Private Housing Building Permits Drop by 3.7%
HUD and the Census Bureau report that privately-owned housing units recorded an annual rate of 1,440,000 units in June, down from 922,000 reported year-over-year.
Read More »2023’s Top Cities Prime for Real Estate Investment
A new study from Doorloop found that Nashville leads the list of top U.S. cities targeted by housing investors, as the Music City is projected to experience 19% growth in home prices over the next 12 months.
Read More »Inventory Drops as Homes Sell for Near Record Highs
A record low number of homes for sale have propped up prices, increasing the average home sales price to near record highs.
Read More »Lock-In Effect Leads Average Home Prices to Breach $350K
Even though low inventory caused by the lock-in effect is causing a crunch for home seekers, prices continue to rise and have hit a new record high, eclipsing the previous peak set one year ago.
Read More »Home-Sale Prices Rise for First Time in Five Months
Today, a monthly budget of $3,000 can afford a home valued at $450,000—a far cry from the $510,000 home it could have purchased a year ago.
Read More »Secretary Fudge Works With Japanese Officials on Urban Solutions, Climate Resilience
Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development has signed a memorandum of cooperation with their Japanese counterparts to jointly pursue innovations in housing policy, urban planning, and climate resilience.
Read More »Stress and Homebuying Go Hand in Hand
Against the squeeze of rising home prices and low inventory, many homebuyers need solutions to ease the anxiety associated with purchasing a new home.
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