Forbearance rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, but does it still have a place in today’s economy? Click through to read commentary from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
Read More »Inventory Inches Up as New Listings Soften
"October had some encouraging signs—especially compared to a year ago," said Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX. "Given the interest rate environment, it was good to see the trend of monthly inventory gains continuing, and prices appear to be stabilizing for the moment.”
Read More »Fannie Mae Forecast: Economy Will Pick Up in 2025
Home sales are likely to weaken in the near term and will likely bottom out sometime early next year, according to new commentary from Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group.
Read More »American Incomes Lag Behind Home Prices
Millennials face significantly higher homebuying hurdles than preceding generations. A new report shows how big the disparity between costs and incomes has become.
Read More »Country’s Priciest ZIP Codes Buck Trends
As the cost of real estate declines nationwide, a few affluent neighborhoods are still experiencing growth in 2023.
Read More »FHFA Announces Final Rule Modifying Regulatory Capital Framework for the GSEs
The amendments in the final rule will bolster the ERCF to ensure that each GSE operates in a sound manner and is well-positioned to fulfill its mission to provide stability and assistance to the secondary mortgage market.
Read More »Spotlight Interview: Michael Greenbaum Chair of Property Preservation Executive Forum
Get to know the new head of the PPEF, a group that brings together leadership from the nation’s largest property preservation companies to promote best practices in the field services industry and develop solutions for the challenges that face it.
Read More »Concessions Drawing in More Renters
According to a new Zillow report, as renter demand heightens, there is a corresponding nationwide increase in concessions, with more landlords and property managers offering perks to entice potential tenants.
Read More »Cenlar Appoints Five New Leaders
In a move to exemplify the best qualities of their company and workforce, Cenlar has named two new directors and three leaders in the upper echelons of its inner workings.
Read More »HUD Exec Honored With Presidential Rank Award
Jean Lin Pao, HUD’s Director for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has been recognized for her contributions to HUD’s procurement equity efforts and work as a public servant.
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