New York Senator Chuck Schumer says HUD is taking too much time renewing an agreement that would get thousands of vacant properties off the state's books.
Read More »Appraisers Not Required to Fill Form 1004MC, Says Fannie
A key form that was introduced as a requirement for appraisers in 2009 was removed by Fannie Mae in its latest selling guide update.
Read More »Home Prices in Nevada Grow at Break-neck Speed
A recent analysis found that states in the Western region saw the fastest growth of home prices across the country. Which other states joined the Silver State in home price appreciation gains?
Read More »What’s Keeping Millennial Renters from Owning a Home?
Young Americans are more interested in homeownership than older millennials, yet they’re wary of purchasing a home according to a report. What is causing them to hold back?
Read More »Four Direct Ways to Impact Housing Affordability
This year, proposals have begun making their way to Congress aimed at helping ease the tight supply and rising prices that are preventing many—particularly low-income Americans—from finding affordable housing. However, Jenny Schuetz, a David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Metropolitan ...
Read More »Freddie Mac Initiative Brings Affordable Homes to Three Cities
The GSE is financing an initiative that supports both affordable housing for low-income and working households in three metros. Click through for the details
Read More »Does Parental Wealth Impact Homeownership?
A new research looked at the correlation between parental wealth and homeownership status for the younger generation. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Fannie Mae Earnings Increase in Q2
Fannie Mae’s earnings are up, and its delinquency rates have returned to their downward slide after a hurricane-driven increase late last year. Here are the details.
Read More »Homebuyer Demand Cools Off
Despite new inventory in a few major cities, demand for housing has decreased, according to a report. So what's behind the drop?
Read More »A Snapshot of Economic and Housing Trends
The Fed, after its latest meeting, upgraded its view on the economy. While echoing the Fed’s sentiments on the economy, here’s what a report from the Treasury said about the housing market.
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