Industry leaders react to the continual decline of mortgages rates through Q1 2019. Do they believe this trend will continue?
Read More »The Decline of Pending Home Sales
Pending home sales dipped in April 2019, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Here's a look at the latest stats and the factors in play.
Read More »What’s Stopping Homebuyers From Making a Purchase?
With a new National Association of Home Builders report concluding that fewer people are citing price as an obstacle, what can we learn about current homebuyer sentiment?
Read More »Measuring Price Pressure in the Housing Market
The share of homes sold at or above the list price declined, but a West Coast market saw more than 60% of homes sell for at or above the list price.
Read More »National Flood Insurance Program Given Last-Minute Extension
Two prior attempts to extend the program have stalled, and industry experts are encouraging prompt action.
Read More »Buyers’ Remorse: Breaking Down Homeowner Regrets
Find out why many young homebuyers, despite feeling happy overall with their home, felt dissatisfied with this aspect of their purchase.
Read More »Britain’s Barclays Returning to U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Market
The British investment bank is looking to ramp up its business in mortgage-backed securities, roughly a year after paying $2 billion in civil penalties stemming from the financial crisis.
Read More »Ginnie Mae, HUD Moving to New Rate Index?
Discussions have begun between the two agencies regarding a move to a new rate index. Find out the latest details here.
Read More »Analyzing Housing Affordability
Home affordability is an ongoing issue, and according to a recent report, only one type of region experienced year-over-year improvement in this area.
Read More »Mortgage Rates’ Downward Trend
After declining more than 20 points in April, how long do industry experts believe mortgage rates will continue to fall?
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