Homebuyers are turning to newly built properties amid the severe inventory shortage, according to a new market report from Redfin, which revealed new construction homes made up 31.4% of single-family homes on the market nationwide in Q2.
Read More »Trade Groups Submit Comment on the FHFA’s G-Fee Structure
Multiple trade associations have responded to the FHFA’s Request for Input on the GSEs’ Single-Family Mortgage Pricing Framework through the promotion of responsible homeownership opportunities for all home-ready borrowers.
Read More »HUD Announces Additional Assistance to Hawaii Communities Impacted by Fires
The Department has issued regulatory and administrative waivers to allow the use of funding to help communities in Maui and the Island of Hawaii to accelerate recovery efforts.
Read More »Census Bureau Finds Building Permits Increased in July
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, privately owned housing units counted by the number of building permits issued in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,442,000. This number is slightly above the revised June rate but still 13% below the July 2022 rate of 1,658,000.
Read More »Investing in Opportunity Zone Funds for Business and Sustainable Construction
By understanding the potential of investments in Opportunity Zones, investors can maximize their returns, promote green building initiatives, and shape the future of the construction industry.
Read More »Upcoming Webinar: Preserving the Dream of Homeownership
In the latest installment of the Five Star Webinar Series, Five Star and Brookstone Management will host a discussion about combating blight, returning foreclosed properties to the market, and protecting property values. Tune in for insights from Brookstone, Fannie Mae, and U.S. Bank.
Read More »Study: Black Homebuyers More Likely to be Denied for Mortgage
While racial disparities in housing pose challenges for homebuyers nationwide, a new report from LendingTree revealed that in the 50 largest U.S. metros, Black Americans are nearly 2% more likely to be denied a mortgage than the overall population.
Read More »Real Estate Market Hits All-Time High, Now Valued at $47T
The last market peak occurred in June of 2022 when the real estate market set its all-time high of $46.6T, but now a shortage of homes has propped up sales, pushing valuation numbers ever skyward.
Read More »10 Problems Facing Property Rehabbers
Rehabbing a home for profit can be an extremely lucrative proposition, but only if the project is treated like a business, as tight profit margins leave little room for mistakes.
Read More »More Than Half of Americans Fear They Will Never Own a Home
Among Americans who don’t currently own a home, 51% say they’re worried they will never attain homeownership, according to a new survey from LendingTree. Mortgage rates topped 7% last month and home prices hit new highs in June.
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