The homeownership rate for single mothers nationally in 2017 fell to 31%, which is the most current data available, according to a report by Redfin. Redfin’s data shows ...
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MReport’s sister publication, DS News, presents a complimentary new webinar featuring speakers from Fannie Mae, Embrace Home Loans, and Springhouse. Don’t miss your chance to listen to this informative webinar presentation.
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A report by Bloomberg states that President Donald Trump has accused the Federal Reserve of behaving like a “stubborn child” as it decided to not lower interest rates. ...
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The number of Americans that believe now is a good to sell jumped in Q2 2019 to 46%, according to information by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). ...
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Realtor.com studied the best places for the LGBTQ community to live, and while San Francisco, California, took the top spot, some newer metros are becoming havens for the ...
Read More »Minorities Struggle to Secure Homeownership
Information from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that homeownership rates for minorities fell to 64.2% in Q1 2019 from 64.8% ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Taking Stock of Housing Market Trends
Reports on home prices, residential sales, and the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index are all coming in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Home Equity Conversion Mortgages—On the Rise
A new report outlines April endorsements for home equity conversion mortgages. Click through to see how this sector is performing.
Read More »Legislation vs. Automation: The “Stopping Bad Robocalls Act”
Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Ranking Member Greg Walden have unveiled the bipartisan Stopping Bad Robocalls Act. Here’s what this act could mean for the industry.
Read More »How Can Lenders Use Data to Benefit Consumers?
The growth of technology has allowed for easier access to data. Click through to read how the mortgage industry can leverage these advances to better help the consumer. Editor’s note: This piece originally appeared in the June edition of MReport.
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