While the percentage of homes being flipped is on the decline, home flippers are seeing a near 15-year high in profit margins, according to a new study.
Read More »Forbearance Activity Dips Below 2.6M—a First Since April
Considering recently revised FHFA terms, and the 620,000 active plans still listed with March month-end expirations, researchers say they'll be watching the numbers closely over the next few weeks.
Read More »The Recession’s Effect on Black and Latinx Homeowners
In Newark, New Jersey, a large percent of people who own homes are Black or Latinx, so researchers are examining how the economic recession is affecting homeowners of color, with Newark as a “backdrop.”
Read More »The Week Ahead: Analyzing the Fed’s Pandemic Response
The House Financial Services Committee will host a virtual hearing to discuss measures taken by the federal government to combat COVID-19. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »HUD Secretary: Annual Homelessness Assessment Results Are ‘Startling’
Federal officials offer insight and suggestions related to a new report on the crisis, which was worsened by COVID-19, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Read More »Advancing Fair Housing, Racial Equity Through Federal Policy
Housing advocates discuss the new presidential administration and how it might fulfill its obligations under the Fair Housing Act and close equity gaps in housing.
Read More »Layton: GSE Scorecard Brings Little Value to the Public
Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton takes a critical look at the FHFA’s 2021 Scorecard, finding it causes more confusion than transparency.
Read More »Fed to Keep Rates Locked Near 0%
Despite an optimistic outlook on the overall economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remains wary of the impact that the pandemic has had on the nation.
Read More »Bankruptcy Filings Continue Downward Trend
As the nation enters a year into the pandemic, it’s been a slow and steady economic recovery. Here's what a new report finds about bankruptcy trends year-over-year.
Read More »Credit Score Status Confuses Consumers
A new survey has found that much ambiguity exists among Americans when it comes to understanding credit scores, and what factors may impact or damage their score.
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