By the end of 2021, Fannie and Freddie must submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans, part of a collaborative initiative to close America's racial wealth gap.
Read More »Residential Construction Continues Shift to Suburbs
A new study has found that lower land and labor costs, combined with a reduction in regulatory red tape in the suburbs has made it more appealing to build in these communities nationwide.
Read More »Homebuyer Optimism Increases
Experts say the rise in hopefulness among potential purchasers is slight, perhaps dampened by consumer concerns about inflation and the Delta variant.
Read More »Virginia Tops List for First-Time Homebuyers
A new study ranks three separate cities in Virginia as the best places for first-time homebuyers. The study compares 300 cities of varying sizes, scoring them in 22 separate categories.
Read More »Where Are Older and Younger Americans Settling?
An analysis of Census Bureau data has found that older homeowners are heading to the Sunshine State, while younger homeowners are calling the Lone Star State “home.”
Read More »‘Breakneck’ Price Growth Slowing
Housing experts are looking at the Biden Administration's early-September announcement related to increasing affordable housing in America and how myriad policy tweaks, rule adjustments and program expansions might affect ...
Read More »Analysis: The Benefits of Homeownership
The wealth-building effect of home equity is a powerful factor in the homeownership decision.
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Push to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance
The House Financial Services Committee will discuss Rep. Maxine Waters’ measure to provide expedited aid to the nation’s at-risk renters facing eviction.
Read More »Prospective Buyers Find Promise in Low Rates and Uptick in Supply
Freddie Mac reports that rates are stabilizing, along with a modest improvement in the nation’s housing supply, as more homebuyers are poised to take advantage of these still-record-low rates.
Read More »More Homes for Sale in August
Housing inventory was strong in August, experiencing its highest share in volume in 21 months according to a new report.
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