Economists say credit availability growth "coincides with a housing market that is poised for a strong start to the year."
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Researchers examine the effects of affordable-home developments on nearby property values.
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Policies and programs to help lower-earning Americans, especially older adults, remain in their homes is essential, study's authors say.
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This demographic more than any other "found themselves in a great position to take advantage of the historically low rates," economists say.
Read More »Housing Advocates Seek $25B for Borrowers
A coalition of civil rights and housing groups call on congressional leaders for funds that would enable state housing finance agencies to help homeowners.
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Authors of a consumer study say historic declines in the relative cost of housing have fueled a decline in spending on essentials.
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The suburbs may be red hot when it comes to the real estate market, but the data shows that urban areas may be white-hot. Zillow reports that metropolitan areas in ...
Read More »Pandemic ‘Heavily Influenced’ State of the Origination Industry
Among a battery of revelations, 41% of origination professionals reported “burgeoning outsourcing for core services,” as well as regulatory and technology challenges, in Altisource's annual industry survey, “The ...
Read More »Home Purchase Sentiment Improves
During the first month of 2021, consumers reported a significantly more positive view of home-selling conditions over the previous month — that component of the Fannie Mae Home Purchase ...
Read More »For Many Home Shoppers, Relocation is Everything
People are realizing that if they move from LA to the Midwest or Florida, their mortgage is cut in half and tax bills are lower, agents say. Here is how that is impacting the housing market.
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