Investors are feeling less optimistic as market conditions remain volatile, according to a new study. How much has investor confident changed this quarter?
Read More »How Mortgage Investment Drives Interest Rates
Often overlooked, mortgages are a key factor in the declining interest rates. Here's how investments such as mortgage-backed securities have driven recent rate increases.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Influencing Homebuyers
According to a new report from Freddie Mac, the drop in mortgage rates continues to stimulate the real estate market and the economy as demand increases.
Read More »The Rise of Unconventional Loans
As strict lending requirements put in place following the financial crisis erode, many lenders and borrowers are turning toward non-qualified loans
Read More »Making Passive Investments in Real Estate
Diversified investment portfolios, including investment in real estate, is more important than ever. Here's why an industry expert suggest "passive" investment.
Read More »Putting $331M Toward Affordable Housing and Foreclosure
As California faces a housing crisis, California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering how to spend $331M from a settlement with mortgage lenders on legal aid for homeowners and renters.
Read More »Addressing Hispanic Homeownership
Hispanic homeownership is lagging behind non-Hispanic white homeownership. What can the industry do to address the needs of the market?
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 »Nationwide Affordability Problems
The affordability problems that began on the coast have spread to the rest of the country, according to a new report.
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