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As the nationwide homeownership rate sits at nearly 70%, a new study from PropertyShark revealed which economic factors continue to impact U.S. rates. Percentages in coastal and southern states have seen a sharper decline compared to states like New York or California.

In a letter to President Joe Biden, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, has requested that the Administration utilize a “whole-of-government” approach to address housing affordability nationwide.

The latest analysis from First American Financial revealed that millennials are the most educated generation in American history, with nearly 40% possessing a bachelor’s degree or more, as those with higher education remain more likely to obtain homeownership.

As organizations scrambled to meet the demands presented by the marketplace over the past year, AXIS Lending Academy opened its doors to provide training for those interested in a career in the mortgage profession.  

New commentary from Fannie Mae details how it will work to increase education for borrowers, and provide more tools for lenders.

Here’s how getting a top-class education could be connected to the home values in a neighborhood, according to a report.

The debate over the coming appraiser shortage doesn’t seem to be going away. But whether you believe there’s a shortage or not – and I believe there is – folks on both sides agree we’re having a hard time attracting people to the profession, and that something needs to change.

The progression of homeownership across the U.S. is declining and educational attainment is a leading factor in the direction of these numbers, according to First American Financial Corp.