The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) shows that the prices paid for materials used in residential construction decreased 1.1% in June, breaking a four-month trend of increases. The ...
Read More »Angel Oak, Deephaven Join Five Star Non-QM Lending Council
The Five Star Institute has announced the formation of the Non-Prime Lending Council (NLC), which is open to all professionals in the industry. The NLC, including industry leaders ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Did Builder Confidence Bounce Back?
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will release its monthly Housing Market Index (HMI) on Tuesday, July 16. Builder confidence for new single-family homes fell slightly to ...
Read More »A Long Wait for First-Time Buyers
Rising home prices, competition, and a decrease in inventory are just some of the issues plaguing the housing market. However, a new report by realtor.com says first-time buyers ...
Read More »What’s Behind the Fed’s Rate Decisions?
Despite uncertainty in the homebuilding and real estate industry, strong economic conditions may impact the Fed's decision to keep interest rates steady.
Read More »Millennials’ Influence on the Housing Market
A change in philosophy of amenities, home sizes, and prices are just a few of the ways the Jacksonville Daily Record says millennials are changing the housing industry. ...
Read More »Potential Homebuyer’s Credit Increases
According to the Federal Reserve, Americans saw a $17 billion increase in nonrevolving debt. Here's why the National Association of Homebuilders called this increase good news for potential homebuyers.
Read More »Can Technology Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis?
One of the major issues surrounding the housing market currently is the struggle to find affordable housing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported in May that ...
Read More »Newest Primary Mortgage Market Survey Released
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged for the week ending July 11, remaining at 3.75%, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. ...
Read More »Amazon’s Impact on the Housing Market
Amazon’s heralded HQ2 has yet to break ground in northern Virginia, but a report by the The New York Times states its pending opening has wreaked havoc on ...
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