Working to address the homelessness crisis throughout the country, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has released a new report investigating how the real estate community is working to address this crisis on a nationwide scale. Overall, the report shows how ...
Read More »A Look at the GSEs’ Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Don Layton, Former CEO of Freddie Mac, lays out four major points the GSEs should consider as related programs go online.
Read More »Demand for Vacation Homes Returns to Pre-Pandemic Norms
Vacation homes became all the rage early in the pandemic, with demand peaking at 90% above normal levels in March 2021. But today, the apparent demand for second properties or vacation homes has fallen to “normal” levels, or at least to ...
Read More »ROI on Home Flips Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009
Despite home-flipping rates reaching new highs, representing 9.6% of total home sales in Q1, ATTOM reports that profit margins on flips hit a 13-year low.
Read More »HUD Allocates $30M+ in Funding for State, Local Fair Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday announced it has allocated $30.1 million in noncompetitive funding for HUD’s state and local fair housing enforcement agencies across the country under its Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). The FHAP ...
Read More »Senators Call for Balance Between Investment, Affordable Housing Needs
Senators Warren and Reed reach out to HUD to assist in leveling the playing field between prospective homebuyers and large investors.
Read More »Industry Report: Hiring Talent Takes More Than Money
According to a new report from SitusAMC, industry jobseekers are asking more from employers than just a salary, such as policies supporting work/life balances, a willingness to offer long-term development, and a clear vision for their brand and culture.
Read More »Boosting Borrower Responsiveness in a Time of Crisis
Breaking down communication barriers during the loss mitigation process is key for any servicer. Amy Neumann of Flagstar discusses how to establish and maintain these vital lifelines with struggling borrowers.
Read More »Is a Market Cooldown Imminent?
In May, the HouseCanary Market Pulse reported the first signs of a potential softening in the housing market as a litany of external influences exerted pressure on the housing market. A challenging environment for weary homebuyers exists today as increasing ...
Read More »Fannie Mae Executes CIRT Transaction on $19B of Single-Family Loans
Fannie Mae announced that it has executed its sixth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT) transaction of 2022. As part of Fannie Mae's ongoing effort to reduce taxpayer risk by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market, CIRT ...
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