Tag Archives: Homeownership

The reason many members of the younger generation are slow to become homeowners is not because they don't want to, according to the HUD Secretary.

The progression of homeownership across the U.S. is declining and educational attainment is a leading factor in the direction of these numbers, according to First American Financial Corp.

First-time buyers are often faced with several barriers to homeownership including student loans, down payment savings, and balancing multiple financial priorities, but they ultimately express a desire to own a home.

A survey indicates that millennials are aware of how much their finances will affect their ability to buy a home.

An interruption is occurring in the housing market. Homeowership numbers among Generation X have quickly gonefrom first to last due to lingering effects from the housing bust.

A question on the minds of many older Americans trying to find balance between their housing needs and financial situations as they prepare to retire is the decision to rent or own a home.

A lack of desire might not be the reason why millennials in general are hesitant to become homeowners.

As the Baby Boomer generation grows older and enter those "empty-nester" years, many are swapping out their long-tome homes to enter the rental market.

What are the factors driving the increase in home equity, and what are the expectations for 2016?

Between regulations, potential rate hikes, and the upcoming election, the mortgage industry will have plenty to focus on throughout the year. Dr. Umit Gurun, a Professor of Accounting and Finance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at University of Texas at Dallas, provides DS News with insight on what the housing market picture may look like for the rest of the year.