Investment

Redfin reports that an increase in December housing supply has led to rising vacancies, motivating landlords to lower asking rents, which fell nearly 1% from a year earlier.

Seven industry trade groups have reached out to members of Congress to support the full funding of both the FHA and Ginnie Mae for Fiscal Year 2024 to enable the ongoing commitment to affordable homeownership initiatives.

The Five Star Institute, in partnership with Xome, recently hosted a webinar focusing on strategies and initiatives to help boost access to affordable housing nationwide.

Sumit Sasidharan joins Angel Oak as its new Head of Commercial Real Estate, where he will lead the firm’s CRE platform, focusing on growing, managing, and expanding the firm’s permanent and bridge-loan financing solutions.

A new paper from Better Homes and Gardens’ Real Estate Professionals weigh in on upcoming trends that will be popular in 2024.

In a recent speech before the New England Council, Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for big national investment to lower housing costs nationwide, while fortifying protections for both renters and families.

A new analysis from Matic has found that continued challenges may lie ahead in the home insurance landscape in 2024, as record premiums and increased deductibles continue to impact mortgage lenders.

A lawsuit filed by the CFPB and Justice Department alleges that Texas-based developer and lender Colony Ridge targeted and exploited Hispanic borrowers with false statements and predatory loans.

By opening a new round of applications, HUD's ConnectHomeUSA program seeks to support additional Department-assisted communities in getting affordable and reliable internet access.

According to AirDNA, increased economic stability will boost the short-term rental market in 2024, with demand anticipated to rise by 10.7% year-over-year.