Despite record-high buyer demand during the busy spring market, sales hardly increased compared to last year. What’s with the imbalance?
Read More »New Couch Syndrome: The Real Deal
First-time homebuyers spend their money differently than experienced homebuyers after they move, according to a new study conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Using data ...
Read More »Diversity: The Thing Homeowners All Have in Common
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has finalized four amendments to its Minority and Women Inclusion regulations. What do the amendments mean for GSEs and federal banks?
Read More »What’s a HELOC Again?
Though a standard industry term, many homeowners are scratching their heads when it comes to HELOCs. In fact, recent studies show that many homeowners don’t consider HELOCs because they simply aren’t aware of how they work. How can lenders better explain them in order for homeowners to take advantage of the opportunity?
Read More »Fed Chair Calls for Looser Regulations
Janet Yellen sat in the hot seat in front of the Senate Thursday, completing the second half of her semi-annual testimony. What recommendations did she give the committee, and did they fall in line with recent calls by politicians in the CHOICE act?
Read More »Homeownership: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
It seems surprising that high-income Americans, those who make $100,000 or more annually, would have any regrets. However, most Americans experience some type of real estate remorse. See the most common reasons for real estate woes . . .
Read More »Look Out, Millennials Coming Through
As the largest generation of adults to enter the housing market, millennials know what they want when it comes to finding the perfect home, and they want it now.
Read More »Attention All Mortgage Servicers
Wondering how many people send financial complaints nationwide to the CFPB? Let’s just say, people sure do love to complain.
Read More »What’s Next for Affordable Housing?
With home prices rising so fast, some buyers may find it hard to keep up. In many areas, home prices have outpaced incomes. While so many may be unable to afford a home in their area, where will potential buyers be able to purchase in the near future?
Read More »Housing Affordability: The Demographic Divide
Other than the issue of demographic divide, the overall opinion on the housing market isn’t changing the ways consumers think about home buying, according to the latest National Housing Pulse Survey. See what potential homebuyers find most and least important here.
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