Investment

A new study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies details eight key traits the single-family rental market has exhibited over the past two decades, highlighting the importance of this market to the nation’s housing supply.

In a first for American financial institutions, large banks must report their exposure to climate change by July 31.

“This achievement demonstrates HUD's commitment to partnering with small businesses and ensuring meaningful opportunities for the small business community to build America’s economy,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge.

HUD and the Census Bureau report that privately-owned housing units recorded an annual rate of 1,440,000 units in June, down from 922,000 reported year-over-year.

A new study from Doorloop found that Nashville leads the list of top U.S. cities targeted by housing investors, as the Music City is projected to experience 19% growth in home prices over the next 12 months.

A new bill seeks to protect single-family affordable housing stock, while cracking down on large corporate investors by restricting tax breaks.

While nationwide home prices and average costs of living continue to rise, a new case study from Black Knight highlights servicer success using self-service loss mitigation technology to connect with and engage borrowers in times of financial distress.

MortgagePoint speaks with mortgage servicing execs from BOK Financial, Carrington, the NMSA, PHH Mortgage Corporation, and Servbank about the unusual times and unusual opportunities the industry faces midway through 2023.

Ginnie Mae reports that its June 2023 recorded MBS issuance will support the financing of 130,000-plus households nationwide, including more than 62,000 first-time homebuyers.

A new study reveals the states garnering the most Google Searches for property investment nationwide. Click through to see who ranks first and to see where your state ranks.