Luxury consumers brought fresh energy to the housing market in 2023 as their ability to pay cash for a home and ignore the lock-in effect increased, according to a new Coldwell Banker Global Program report.
Read More »Dropping Rates Should Boost Home Sales in 2024
Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group predicts a gradual return to a more “normal” housing balance in 2024.
Read More »Inside the Affordability Gap Between Renting and Homeownership
Renting and/or owning a home continues to be a financial burden for average U.S. workers, according to ATTOM’s 2024 Rental Affordability Report, which showed that rents are growing faster than wages in most markets, outpacing home prices in nearly all of them.
Read More »HUD Honors Wisconsin’s Healthy Housing Initiatives Portfolio
A Wisconsin housing program has been recognized for its efforts in reducing lead paint hazards and enhancing asthma education while ensuring a healthier living space for children.
Read More »Op-Ed: The Next Default Spike Will Be Different
Michael Krein, President of the National REO Brokers Association, explains how things have changed dramatically in the way the default and foreclosure world operates.
Read More »CFPB Aims to Close Overdraft Loopholes
Overdraft fees—colloquially known as “junk fees” in most circles—cost Americans billions of dollars a year, but a proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would close one avenue of racking up these charges.
Read More »HUD Secretary Testifies Before House Committee
Marcia L. Fudge took center stage before the House Financial Services Committee recently to highlight HUD’s work to boost the nation’s housing supply and expand access to affordable housing.
Read More »Gen Z Homeownership Rates Stagnate; Other Cohorts Post Gains
In 2023, Redfin found that Gen Zers were tracking ahead of where their parents were at the same age, but their homeownership rates still trailed behind compared to those of previous generations.
Read More »David H. Stevens: Mourning the Industry Veteran’s Unexpected Passing
"His steady hand, focus, and compassion helped guide an industry through a turbulent period," said Ed Delgado, Chairman Emeritus at Five Star Global. "His influence on promoting affordable housing and his longstanding commitment to protecting the dream of homeownership will have an impact on generations to come."
Read More »Q4 Single-Family Home Prices Increased More Than 7%
Quarterly, home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 1.7% in Q4 2023, a deceleration from 2.1% growth in the third quarter.
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