While home prices remain near record highs, buyers are easing back into the market. A new study from Bankrate reveals which places throughout the U.S. rank from best to worst for first-time homebuyers.
Read More »Re-Evaluating Vendor Relationships
An upcoming Five Star Webinar, held in partnership with Boston National Title, will focus on vendor products, performance, and pricing in a post-pandemic marketplace.
Read More »HUD Awards $5.6B in Annual Grants for Affordable Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced funding will go to 1,200 communities through 2,400 grants to support the needs of families and individuals.
Read More »Positive Pending Home Sales Numbers Kick off the New Year
However, while monthly numbers show a short-term improvement, the National Association of Realtors found the market to be down nearly 25% year-over-year.
Read More »Miami Reclaims Crown as Top Migration Hotspot
According to a new report from Redfin, as remote work and inflated housing costs drive homebuyers to relocate, Miami was named the most popular migration destination in January for those looking to purchase.
Read More »Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging CFPB’s Funding Structure
SCOTUS will hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Bureau's funding structure. Click through to learn what this could mean for the CFPB and the industry.
Read More »January Delinquencies Improve Across the Board
January performance data decreased by 10-basis points in the national delinquency rate over December.
Read More »Least Expensive Metros Experience Faster Rent Growth Nationwide
According to the Realtor.com, the average rental vacancy rate was 7.6% in Q4 of 2022, as rent January marked the 12th consecutive month of slowing rent growth.
Read More »Housing Market Improves, but Low Inventory Hampers Future Gains
“A dip in mortgage rates brought some buyers off the bench in January, but the housing-market recovery was tempered by still-high housing costs and a limited number of homes being listed for sale,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.
Read More »Study Finds Most Californians Migrating South to Texas
According to a new analysis from JK Moving Services, Californians topped the list of people inquiring about moving into the Washington D.C. area, although data showed most Californians were looking to migrate to Texas.
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