Midwest markets were a hot spot for renters seeking more affordability during peak rental season, dominating the top half of the nation's 20 most competitive rental markets. Renters now have more options to choose from, as the national supply of apartments experienced a slight increase compared to the same time last year, according to a new RentCafe study.
Read More »Millennials and Gen Zers in Rough Spot When It Comes to Housing Sentiment
A growing number of millennials do not believe they will ever afford to own a home as they try to battle a confluence of adverse market conditions.
Read More »Number of Underwater Properties Decreased in Q2
In CoreLogic's Homeowner Equity Insights report, in the second quarter of 2023, the total number of mortgaged residential properties with negative equity decreased by 6% from the first quarter of 2023, representing 1.1 million homes, or 2% of all mortgaged properties.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Exploring Options to Boost U.S. Housing Supply
The Senate Banking Committee will host a panel of experts who will share ideas on how to bolster the nation’s housing inventory, as buyers seek more options in an increasingly shrinking marketplace.
Read More »Freddie Mac CEO DeVito Announces Retirement
Michael J. DeVito will move on from the role of CEO in the first quarter of 2024, as the GSE is set to begin its search for a successor to the position.
Read More »Texas Is International Hotspot for Residential Real Estate Investment
"Texas has long been one of the most popular states for international buyers," said Marcus Phipps, 2023 Chairman of the Texas Realtors. "Our strong economy, diverse population and high quality of life make the Lone Star State an attractive destination."
Read More »Fannie Mae Updates on Perceived Homebuying Sentiment
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index revealed that home-selling and homebuying sentiments are up year-over-year, a welcome sign that raised the index as a whole by 4.9 points.
Read More »HUD Delivers Disaster Relief to Florida in Wake of Hurricane Idalia
After Hurricane Idalia hit the southeastern U.S., President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in Florida, having ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas impacted by the storm.
Read More »Housing Demand Outweighs Supply as Home Prices Continue to Rise
While mortgage-purchase applications fell to a 28-year low in August, the median U.S. home-sale price is up nearly 5% year-over-year. Due to a severe lack of inventory, high housing costs continue to dampen homebuying demand, according to a new report from Redfin.
Read More »Interest Rates Break 22-Year Highs; Most Payments Over $2k a Month
According to a new report from Black Knight, Inc., half of new mortgage payments are over $2,000, while a quarter have surpassed the $3,000 mark.
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