Experts say "we have our work cut out for us when it comes to ensuring homeownership is attainable for middle-class Americans ... not just for the wealthiest among us."
Read More »Idaho City Tops List of Emerging Housing Markets
Based upon the local economy and lifestyle metrics, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho comes in as the top city in a new data set targeting emerging markets.
Read More »HUD’s 100 Days of ‘Delivering on Urgent Housing Needs’
President Biden, Secretary Fudge, and HUD have “laid the foundations to tackle longer-term housing challenges," the department reports.
Read More »Q1 Home Sellers Net Profit of $70K+
Home sellers saw their profits decline slightly in the first quarter of 2021, but saw year-over-year gains nationwide.
Read More »Evolving Answers: ‘What Do Americans Want in a Home?’
A "vibrant and connected" neighborhood, improved smart-home technology, and extra space are more important than ever, according to this study.
Read More »Servicer Amends Payment Mistakes
Due to a system test by one of its vendors, Mr. Cooper is working with banks and refunding customers whose accounts were hit with erroneous charges.
Read More »New Refi Option for GSE-Backed Mortgages
A new refinance option drafted by the FHFA will benefit nearly two million low-income borrowers and allow them to take advantage of record-low rates.
Read More »How Home Purchase Price Differences Could Widen Wealth Gaps
A couple of real estate and finance experts are digging into three year's worth of data to uncover how today's housing market conditions could be creating an environment that intensifies the already significant homeownership and wealth gap between people of ...
Read More »CFPB Delays Mandatory Compliance of QM Rule
Governmental actions will provide lender and borrower flexibility as the industry tackles challenging economic times.
Read More »A Breakdown of FEMA’s New Flood Insurance Rating Procedures
The agency last week announced the first major update to its pricing system in 50 years—a new report assesses what that means for homeowners in flood-prone zones.
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