Redfin analysts weigh a number of variables playing into potential homebuyers’ decision-making process and reveal why now may be the best time to pursue the American dream of homeownership.
Read More »Cost of Living, Mortgage Rates Keeping Many Homebuyers ‘on the Sidelines’
Freddie Mac reports a second week-over-week slide in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, as markets adjust to the Fed’s second consecutive pause in rate hikes. Here are the factors a Freddie Mac economist says are allowing the housing market to “remain stagnant.”
Read More »The Impact of Department of Energy Regulations on Housing Affordability
A recent House Committee on Small Business hearing examined regulations from the Department of Energy and the impacts they are having on both home seekers and home builders.
Read More »Down Payment Assistance Resources on the Rise Nationwide
A new study has found that housing authorities rolled out a number of homebuyer assistance programs in Q3 to assist buyers and take the edge off of monthly mortgage payments.
Read More »National Median Home Prices Continue to Rise in Q3
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted that "the persistent lack of available homes on the market will make the dream of homeownership increasingly difficult for younger adults unless housing supply is significantly boosted."
Read More »loanDepot Promotes David Smith to VP of National VA Lending
In newly created role, former U.S. Army sergeant has been tapped to drive the company’s national VA lending strategy and advance outreach to the military community and industry professionals.
Read More »Bringing Awareness to VA Home Loan Benefits
A new Realtor.com poll has found that only three in 10 U.S. veterans realize they can buy a home with zero down. After the link, read more on a new campaign to help educate U.S. vets and servicemembers on the benefits of VA loans.
Read More »Where Are U.S. Retirees Flocking To?
A new poll from U.S. News & World Report ranks the nation’s top destinations where retirees are settling down based on affordability, healthcare, desirability, retiree taxes, job market, and overall happiness. Click through to find out which state occupies seven of the top 10 most sought-after areas.
Read More »Chris Lewis Promoted to Director of Sales at DocMagic
Twenty-five-plus-year industry veteran tapped to lead sales operations and oversee revenue for all products and services for provider of eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry.
Read More »New Zillow Maps Highlight Regions Faced With Homeownership Barriers
A new study has found that a lack of access to credit is preventing many renters from attaining homeownership, despite renters inhabiting areas where a monthly mortgage payment is less than rent.
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