Lending and Originations

"With a record number of new units coming onto the market driving rent prices down, those who may have given up hope of homeownership may be able to leverage more affordable rental options—including downsizing to a smaller unit or considering a roommate for the near term—to help build savings for a future home," said Jiayi Xu, Economist at Realtor.com.

Driven by the changes in office work schedules and questions about how companies will handle hybrid work schedules, here’s how much an MBA report is forecasting overall commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing/lending to plummet once 2023 is done.

Redfin found that new home listings in September ticked upward, marking the largest increase recorded since February 2022. Click through to find how the overall market has been impacted.

Busy cities are abuzz with new apartment buildings, which are now going up at the fastest rate recorded in decades. This new report spotlights the regions where multifamily construction is surging to keep up with demand.

Busy cities are abuzz with new apartment buildings, which are now going up at the fastest rate recorded in decades. This new report spotlights the regions where multifamily construction is surging to keep up with demand.

With mortgage rates continuing to edge closer to the 8% mark, home builders have reduced home prices in order to boost sales. Just how many reported cutting home prices in October? We’ve got the answers.

A new report from Zillow has found that more couples are turning to wedding registries for assistance in buying their first home in lieu of traditional wedding gifts. Read on for details on how many newlyweds are getting creative in their pursuit of homeownership funds.

Why did NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun state that "the Federal Reserve simply cannot keep raising interest rates”? Check out the latest housing market data breakdown from the Existing-Home Sales Report.

“Incoming data shows that the construction of new homes rebounded in September, but as rates keep rising, home builders appear to be losing confidence,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Check out the data and further insights after the link.

FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson noted, "Today's announcement exemplifies our commitment to developing a more efficient and equitable valuation system that supports liquid and sustainable housing finance."