The Sunbelt is attracting more homebuyers as they seek out affordable housing options, according to a report.
Read More »Black, Native American Borrowers Still Facing Uneven Mortgage Playing Field
A new FairPlay analysis of U.S. mortgage approvals reveals deep inequities in mortgage fairness over time, as data found that mortgage fairness for both applicants in a community declines as the population of Black and Native American residents increases.
Read More »Baseline 2023 Conforming Loan Limit Rises to $726,200
In most of the U.S., the 2023 CLL value for one-unit properties will be $726,200, an increase of $79,000 from $647,200 in 2022.
Read More »Southeast Proves Best for Remote Workers Looking to Rent
As remote work migration continues to rise, a new study from RentCafe has determined the most desirable cities to move to for those working from home. Here are the latest findings.
Read More »Current Homebuyers Losing More Than Buying Power
Aggressive rate hikes coupled with sky-high home prices mean buyers are bleeding money.
Read More »Economy Hindering Americans from Milestone Purchases, Financial Goals
A majority of Americans are delaying life events and activities due to rising inflation, according to a new study from Bankrate, which found that an estimated 53% of consumers have delayed a major financial milestone due to the state of the economy.
Read More »Rapid Annual Affordability Decline Driven by Two Factors
According to First American’s Chief Economist, two major hurdles stand in the way of homebuyers and affordable homes. Click through to find out what those obstacles are.
Read More »Housing Choice Vouchers Examined by Race
A new report from the Urban Institute revealed some 65% voucher holders nationwide are Black or Hispanic, versus 40% of the overall U.S. renter population.
Read More »Q3 2022 Mortgage Bankers Performance Report
“Companies are responding to tough market conditions by reducing excess capacity, including staff, the number of production employees per firm is down 7% from the previous quarter, and 19% from one year ago," said Marina Walsh, CMB, MBA’s VP of Industry Analysis.
Read More »Over 12 Million Helped by Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity’s 2022 annual report underscores the lengths the organization goes to help unhoused people here and abroad.
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