The latest S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices revealed for February a modest increase in the components of the reports even though eight of the 20 major metropolitan areas saw a decrease in prices.
Read More »Home Investor Profits Take a Hit in March
A new analysis from Redfin has found that investors are selling homes nationwide at a loss, as elevated mortgage rates have curtailed homebuyer demand.
Read More »Demand Dwindles for Vacation Homes and Investment Properties
Redfin reports that demand for vacation homes is down more than 50% from pre-pandemic levels, as the number of people locking in mortgages for second homes dropped to its lowest level since 2016 in February.
Read More »HUD Highlights Zoning Reforms to Boost Housing Supply
A new publication from HUD focuses on land usage and zoning to spotlight reforms that state and local governments can adopt to increase the nation’s housing inventory.
Read More »HUD to Extend Public Comment Date for Fair Housing Rule
Per President Biden's call to fully enforce the Fair Housing Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the extension of the public comment date for its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing proposed rule by two weeks.
Read More »CoreLogic Estimates $83B-Plus in Tornado Damage Across Central U.S.
Approximately 358,000 homes may have sustained damage from hail and/or tornadoes on March 31, according to the latest findings from CoreLogic.
Read More »HUD Commemorates Fair Housing Month, Signing of Fair Housing Act
It's been 55 years since the Fair Housing Act was signed into law, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development kicked off Fair Housing Month 2023 with the theme, “Choices for All Voices: Building an Equitable Future.”
Read More »Foreclosure Sales and Untimely Loan Modification Applications
Attorney T. Robert Finlay of Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP delves into the state of California’s Homeowner Bill of Rights, and recent instances where protections against dual tracking came into play.
Read More »Fannie Mae Recognized for Driving Adoption of Green Financing in Housing
Fannie Mae has been honored with the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence Award for driving positive impact and the adoption of energy-efficient advancements in housing and finance.
Read More »HUD Issues Proposed Rule on Floodplain Management
The Department’s Proposed Rule would revise regulations governing floodplain management and the protection of wetlands to implement the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard.
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