A recent Fannie Mae study found that gaining knowledge and engaging with the mortgage market earlier in the homebuying process could benefit low- and moderate-income purchasers. Here’s why.
Read More »A Full House … Mostly
Whether parents are approaching becoming empty nesters with tears or rejoicing, the fact remains that an increasing percentage of young adults continue living with their parents a study found. Here’s why.
Read More »Housing Construction Outlook Remains “Cautiously Optimistic”
Housing starts are on the rise and consumer confidence is increasing a report found. However, there are two factors that could deter further progress.
Read More »Home Prices Started the Year Out Right
When it came to home prices, both January and February demonstrated their strongest single-month growth rates since 2005, according to the latest Mortgage Monitor Report from Black Knight, ...
Read More »Tracking Spring Housing Trends
Things always warm up in the spring, but experts are detecting record-breaking heat this year—at least in the housing market. Inventories are low, homes are flying off the ...
Read More »Craftsman Style Homes Cost a Premium
Entry level homes with distinctive farmhouse or craftsman styles come at a premium, a study found. Why are buyers at the entry-level ready to pay more for some features?
Read More »Homebuyers Face Their Toughest Competition Yet
If the market feels a little competitive this spring, it’s not just your imagination. Home values are rising, inventory is continuing on a downward spiral, and, according to ...
Read More »Small-dollar Loans Can Make a Big Difference
Here’s how expanding credit access for low-cost properties could potentially help ease America’s inventory shortage.
Read More »There’s More to the Inventory Story Than New Construction
New construction may account for the majority of growth in housing stock, but there are other important sources of development, depending on the region and type of market according to a study. What are these sources?
Read More »Reverse Mortgages Slide from January High
The reverse mortgage market experienced a major uptick in January, followed by a notable decline in February. Here’s why.
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