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Why are young adults failing to build housing wealth? A report explores the long-term economic consequences for millennials and the nation’s economic well-being.

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Here’s why the offspring of homeowner parents, are more likely to own a property than those of renters.

An analysis comparing the cash-out refinance trends today with those prior to the last financial crisis revealed why you shouldn’t be alarmed by the rise of these products.

We take a look at credit availability and how that affects default risk. How does current risk compare to the years before the housing bubble emerged and burst?

A top bank has pledged to invest in the upliftment of Washington D.C. neighborhoods, even as a retail giant looks at opening up its offices in this region. How will these initiatives impact the housing market in the nation’s capital?

There are many misconceptions about manufactured homes, and a recent report aims to set the record straight. See how manufactured homes stack up to traditional homes.

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, disaster relief is underway for the Carolinas. Here’s what a recent study found when it comes to what gaps exist in current disaster relief programs.

An analysis of HMDA data found that even though the rate of mortgages made to minorities is rebounding, the loan denial rates for this group remain high. Can alternative forms of credit scoring help them become homeowners?

A recent report revealed that first-time homebuyers were dominating the mortgage market despite tight credit and high rental costs. How are repeat buyers influencing this change?