Although declining mortgage rates haven’t sparked the housing market, it has sparked interest in investors, as they are purchasing homes at a record pace, according to analysis from Deutsche Bank Research. “With declining mortgage rates … they’re searching for a ...
Read More »The Rise of Built-for-Rent Homes
As affordability decreases and renting by choice becomes a more popular option, here’s how builders are looking at innovative methods to construct detached rental products.
Read More »World Economic Conditions and U.S. Housing
As the trade war heats up, economists warn that a global recession may be on the way. Here's how these conditions are impacting the housing market.
Read More »The Booming Built-For-Rent Industry
Demand for single-family rentals is heating up, and some homebuilders are becoming landlords in the built-for-rent business to keep up with demand.
Read More »The Impact of Opportunity Zones
Originally intended to be spur growth in economically disadvantaged areas and increase housing affordability, Austin, Texas is making efforts to put housing in its opportunity zones.
Read More »Home Flipping by City
As the homeownership rate falls, it may become harder and harder to find buyers for a flipped home, dependingon where you're selling. A new study examines where investors are getting the most returns on their flipped homes.
Read More »Gauging Risk for Renters
According to CoreLogic, the renter quality pool is increasing, even as the rental market becomes more unaffordable.
Read More »Combating Urban Blight With Cheap Homes in Detroit
Homes in Detroit are being auctioned off for as low as $1,000 thanks to a program from the Detroit Land Bank Authority, but there's a catch.
Read More »Servicing Success, One Step at a Time
In a low-default environment, what can banks and financial services firms do to save costs and remain efficient? Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »Americans are Investing Real Estate
According to a survey from Bankrate, Americans are setting their sights on real estate instead of stocks as a long-term investment.
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