Total bankruptcy filings increased in October on a yearly basis at a rate of 24%. Click through to read an analysis of the latest data. Could it prove an alarm bell for more widespread economic troubles ahead?
Read More »October Home Prices Hold Steady
Amid a larger inventory drought and increasing mortgage rates, Realtor.com reported that October home prices held steady from the previous month. But is the number of homes actively for sale following suit?
Read More »Sen. Scott Announces Framework for U.S. Capital Markets Reform
Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has drafted the outline for a bill to revitalize the U.S. economy and boost avenues for capital formation. Click through to read highlights of the proposal.
Read More »Feds Seek to Enhance HECMs for Senior Homeowners
The FHA has proposed changes to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program geared toward improving program stability and to adapt to changing market conditions. Full details after the link.
Read More »Examining the Impact of the ‘Lock-in Effect’
A new Fannie Mae report examines how the "lock-in effect" is affecting the housing market. Click through to read why surveyed homeowners are staying put, and how that choice is sending ripple effects throughout the market.
Read More »Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Unpaid Mortgages?
On average, it may take U.S. homeowners 30 years to pay off their mortgage. Click through to find the nation’s cities with the most unpaid mortgages and cities that have the most paid-off homes.
Read More »Fed Holds Nominal Interest Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) chose to forgo the opportunity to raise the central bank’s nominal interest rate at the conclusion of their October/November meeting, a repeat of the action the committee last took in September.
Read More »Freddie Mac Reports $2.7B in Q3 Net Income
Delivering solid third quarter earnings while supporting the U.S. housing finance system, Freddie Mac reported net revenues at $5.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income.
Read More »Zombie Foreclosures Are Still Very Much a Thing
The number of vacant properties sits at well over 1.2 million dwellings amid a serious inventory crunch. Click through to find out what percentage of vacant homes are considered “zombie properties.”
Read More »The (Unattainable) American Dream?
As limited supply and affordability barriers continue to hinder potential homebuyers, Bankrate surveyed how U.S. adults feel about the ever-changing housing market, revealing that nearly half of all Americans believe it's a bad time to buy, while many others believe they'll never be able to afford their dream home. Here’s what else the survey revealed.
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