Where is the housing market headed and what trends are emerging? Experts weighed in with some interesting answers in a recent survey.
Read More »Will Additional Charges on Luxury Housing Help Govt. Revenue?
A recent research examined how much revenue a state government could generate by levying charges similar to property tax surcharge on luxury homes. Click through to read the findings and which state stood to benefit the most from such a tax.
Read More »Town Hall to Tackle Diversity in Mortgage and Housing
Close on the heels of World Diversity Day, mortgage and LGBT leaders will meet in Miami to collaborate on diversity and inclusion for fair housing and mortgage finance in the LGBT community.
Read More »Home Construction vs. Inventory Shortage
New construction at a rapid pace is a must to close the widening supply-demand gap in the housing market. Experts weigh in on the factors impeding the construction sector from performing at par.
Read More »Home Search Moves Towards Pricier Options
A study found that listing prices and the budget quoted by homebuyers while searching for a home are moving closer. Does this trend signal relief for buyers looking at starter homes or is just a sign of shoppers giving up?
Read More »Little Opinions Matter in Big Homebuying Decisions
A recent study has found that these family members are key decisions-makers while buying a home. Who are they and what do they want?
Read More »Confidence Slips Among Homeowners, Buyers
What are the reasons behind a drop in housing confidence among consumers? Here’s what a survey found.
Read More »What Does the Next Generation of Buyers Want?
During a roundtable to launch Freddie Mac’s Borrower of the Future campaign, Industry experts discussed how lenders can better understand and address the evolving needs of the next generation of homebuyers. Click through to watch the video.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on New Home Sales
The Census Bureau will release its latest data on how sales of new homes performed and how much homes sold for during the period. Click through to learn what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Why is Hensarling Calling for Action Against Fannie?
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said on Friday that the committee would be launching a full investigation into recent allegations in a Bloomberg ...
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