Homeowners across the nation are undoubtedly recovering from the housing crisis, but wealth among these homeowners is not contributing to the economy as whole like it did prior to the crisis.
Read More »Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Rises, But Starts Remain Low
Single-family homes that are built and held for rental purposes have risen significantly over the last year, but caution must be taken when looking at trends within this market as starts are still disappointing.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Fall Short in October
Existing-home sales in October, although still healthy, fell from September’s spike, as home supply remains low, consumers have fewer options to choose from, and affordability issues persist in some markets.
Read More »Home Sales Experience Seasonal Decline in October, Report Shows
Home sales in October settled down from the booming summer season, dropping 7.7 percent from September, and 0.8 percent year-over-year, RE/MAX's October 2015 National Housing Report showed.
Read More »Real Estate Appraisers Diminish In a Starved Market
Real estate appraisers are quietly disappearing in the mortgage industry as less young careerists are opting to enter this field, which could in turn, pose serious risks for both lenders and consumers such as added costs and lengthy real estate delivery times.
Read More »Economy Remains Stable in the Midst of Global Implications
Economic growth is expected to move upward in the fourth quarter following a disappointing third quarter, according to Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research Group. The research shows that economic growth for all of 2015 is projected to reach 2.2 percent, with a another increase in 2016 to 2.4 percent.
Read More »Mortgage Industry Shows Mixed Feelings on House Vote to Cap GSEs’ CEOs Pay
Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 2036 by voice vote placing a cap on the salaries of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac CEOs right at the original amount of $600,000 per year. Many in the mortgage industry expressed both approval and disapproval of the House's decision when questioned about the vote.
Read More »Interest Rate Hike Highly Likely at December Meeting, FOMC Minutes Show
The elusive interest rate hike that the mortgage industry has anticipated for quite some time may finally happen in December 2015. Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's October meeting showed that most of the members appear to be on-board for a December rate increase.
Read More »Minority Mortgage Access Remains Problematic Nationwide, Research Shows
Despite the housing industry's major strides in recovery since the crisis, mortgage access among minorities remains a problem, locking them out the market.
Read More »Mortgage Originations Spiked by Positive National Credit Data
Mortgage originations in the housing market rose significantly over the last year thanks to the positive overall credit picture in the U.S., along with a rise in the ...
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