Experts suggests that "normal" levels of existing-home sales are still in the distance. What is driving their forecasts?
Read More »Economic Growth at a Standstill; What Does This Mean for Housing?
Financial markets in the U.S. are showing continued improvement as the year progresses, but Fannie Mae expects economic growth to remain flat, which could place a damper on the housing market.
Read More »Will the Tight Inventory Loosen Up for the Spring Homebuying Season?
Many housing market analysts have expressed concern over the short housing supply heading into the spring.
Read More »Single-Family Housing Market is Making ‘Slow But Steady Progress’
Confidence among home builders has been on a series of ups and downs over the last few months, showing slow but continued progression in the single-family sector, but they are still faced with concerns about labor and lot shortages.
Read More »It’s Not Your Father’s Mortgage Industry Anymore
Paul Anastos, President of Mortgage Master, explains the evolution that the housing market has gone through over the last few decades and how lending has changed for the better.
Read More »What the Mortgage Industry Needs to Know About Housing This Year
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.
Read More »Declining Non-Foreclosure Solutions Indicate Healthier Housing Market
While the number of completed non-foreclosure solutions is declining, so are foreclosure starts and sales—and that means good news for housing.
Read More »Lenders Optimistic About Diverse Growth Opportunities
Despite recent reports surrounding the dismal state of the U.S. economy, the housing market remains strong and unbothered by such news, particularly mortgage lenders.
Read More »Recent Economic Slowdowns are Eroding Consumer Confidence
News of America's sluggish economy is reflected in the attitudes of consumers. There is good news for the housing market, however.
Read More »The Results are In: How Did the Presidential Candidates Fare on Super Tuesday?
It was survival of the fittest among the 2016 presidential candidates on Super Tuesday as they endured 12 primaries and caucuses in different states, ultimately putting their campaigns to the test. Who came out on top and what do these hopefuls intend to contribute to housing in the U.S.?
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