NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, "The latest weakness in existing home sales still reflects the buyer bidding process in most of October, when mortgage rates were at a two-decade high before the actual closings in November.”
Read More »HUD Takes Further Action to Close the Digital Divide
By opening a new round of applications, HUD's ConnectHomeUSA program seeks to support additional Department-assisted communities in getting affordable and reliable internet access.
Read More »Report: Equilibrium to Return to Short-Term Rental Market in 2024
According to AirDNA, increased economic stability will boost the short-term rental market in 2024, with demand anticipated to rise by 10.7% year-over-year.
Read More »Will Smaller Cities Dominate the Market in 2024?
While affordability remains a challenge for many Americans, a new report revealed that Zillow users gravitated toward smaller cities in 2023, with some of the most desirable towns being in places you might not expect.
Read More »More Rental Housing Could Moderate Prices Next Year
The latest forecast from Freddie Mac for multifamily housing predicts that rent growth will moderate due to the fact that completions will peak during the year.
Read More »Fannie Mae Forecasts Originations Rebound
As 2023 draws to a close, Fannie Mae predicts that single-family home sales have likely bottomed out and should grow into the next year.
Read More »Report: How Many U.S. Home Mortgages Are Performing?
According to the MBA, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance decreased to 0.26% nationwide in November, with roughly 70% of loan workouts initiated since 2020 classified as current.
Read More »Not Since 1981 Has Mortgage Affordability Been This Bad
It’s been decades since mortgage affordability has been this bad, leaving some people to give up hope in the American Dream.
Read More »Lawmakers Seek Improved Consumer Protections From CFPB
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Hank Johnson are leading a coalition of 90 lawmakers in requesting increased protections by the Bureau on forced arbitration for financial products and services.
Read More »What International Markets Are American Real Estate Investors Targeting?
A new survey of U.S. real estate investors uncovers the top international markets sought after for their beaches, city properties, good healthcare, and safety.
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