With home values still on the upswing, housing insiders are noticing what could be some troubling signs in the distance. How long the party will last in anyone’s guess.
Read More »The Economy’s Great—Why Is Housing a Problem?
Millennial buyers are in once of the best economies in decades, but they still can’t find houses to buy. And the problem isn’t a fondness for avocado toast.
Read More »A Time to Buy or a Time to Sell?
A new survey shows most Americans are optimistic about the housing market. Just not quite as optimistic as they were a few months ago. And fewer like where the economy is going.
Read More »The State of Home Equity in Q3
U.S. mortgage holders had a really good third quarter. And a pretty good year overall. A new report shows lots of reasons why.
Read More »Dream Analysis: The State of Homeownership
A new report frames the state of homeownership in the U.S. in stark terms. So exactly how do we recapture the American Dream? The answer might just be common sense.
Read More »Millennials Are Being Savvy About Refinancing
Millennials are a lot sharper in their approach to using their money than some might think. It turns out younger borrowers know how, and when, to refinance.
Read More »U.S. Home Price Gains Seemingly Unstoppable
It’s still a seller's game in every major market, but what’s driving that? And how long can U.S. home prices rise before the juggernaut tips over?
Read More »Freddie Profits Despite Litigation in Q3
A large settlement may have eaten into Freddie Mac’s profits, but the GSE still returned good numbers in Q3‒‒even though its mortgage portfolio is down.
Read More »First-Time Buyers Struggling to Enter the Market
A swirl of debts and harsh realities is keeping more first-time buyers out of the American Dream. But there are encouraging signs amid the chaos of a dry housing market.
Read More »Unexpected Downturn
Homebuilding has fallen off and no one expected it to happen. Find out what's behind some shaky home construction numbers.
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