The FOMC has been talking about normalization for months now. Looking forward, they could start the process soon, and that will have consequences . . .
Read More »Housing is Affordable, But Consumers May Not Feel It
Housing has been reaching record affordability, but a recent perspectives blog proposed the question: why doesn’t it feel that way? Apparently, it’s due to three reasons.
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Beginning of the End?
The industry chatter has been all about inventory recently, and Wednesday’s Housing Starts report could show signs of the end of the prevalent trend. See this, and other events in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Not-So Wedded Bliss
Many millennials are sowing their pre-marriage oats with destination bachelor and bachelorette fetes. But their partying is costing them more than a sour stomach the next day; it’s ending their chance at homeownership.
Read More »All in a Day’s Work
Since its inception in 2006, only 14 executives have been honored as recipients of the Five Star Lifetime Achievement Award. On September 19, the Five Star Institute will honor another individual for their service and dedication to the mortgage industry.
Read More »Lagging Behind
The Fed owns a quarter of $6.86 trillion in mortgage-backed securities, but as it looks forward to reducing its balance sheet, what could the future hold? One analyst has an idea.
Read More »What State Gives More for What You Get?
It’s important to find a job that is both rewarding and in an area buyers enjoy—but what about being in an area that will produce the most income? Take a look at what state came out on top for discretionary income.
Read More »As individuals make their way through the industry and companies merge, keep watch on the important highlights in this activity update. Flagstar Bank recently announced the addition of Kristy ...
Read More »The American Dream—for a Price
Though homeownership has been unobtainable for low-income households for most of the last few decades, the trend is beginning to reverse.
Read More »Gen X on Top
Results of a recent report are showing that millennials aren’t commanding as much of the housing market share as the industry might believe. How might their older counterparts be outdoing them?
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