Veros’ latest analysis finds home prices will remain flat, with the top performing markets only increasing by a few percentage points.
Read More »More Homeowners Wanting to Age in Place
A new study from Point revealed nearly 90% of homeowners nationwide aged 50-80 want to remain in their homes, but many remain unprepared for the costs of necessary home improvements to do so.
Read More »Demand Dwindles for Vacation Homes and Investment Properties
Redfin reports that demand for vacation homes is down more than 50% from pre-pandemic levels, as the number of people locking in mortgages for second homes dropped to its lowest level since 2016 in February.
Read More »New Listings Down Across U.S. Metros as Supply Dampens
While sales are down by double digits, new listings remain limited according to a new report from Redfin, as homes on the market are being sold faster due to moderating demand.
Read More »Consumer Confidence in Housing Near Historic Lows
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index posted numbers in March that were just above lows hit late last year.
Read More »HUD Highlights Zoning Reforms to Boost Housing Supply
A new publication from HUD focuses on land usage and zoning to spotlight reforms that state and local governments can adopt to increase the nation’s housing inventory.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Servicers and Government Officials to Meet in D.C.
The Annual Five Star Government Forum is set for April 11 in Washington, D.C., bringing together mortgage servicing leadership and government agency reps to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues.
Read More »Renters of Color Experience a Pricier Application Process
A new Zillow report revealed Black, Latinx, and Asian American Pacific Islander renters reported paying security deposits and application fees an estimated 43% higher than those paid by white renters.
Read More »Property Taxes Increase to $340B Annually
The share of single-family home property taxes is up across the board by 4%. Click through for more.
Read More »HUD to Extend Public Comment Date for Fair Housing Rule
Per President Biden's call to fully enforce the Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the extension of the public comment date for its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing proposed rule by two weeks.
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