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Five finalists have been named for the Five Star Institute Keys in Hand Award, shining the light on women in the industry who have spearheaded efforts to increase homeownership opportunities for all.

Take a closer look at data-supported rankings of the best starter-home locations in the U.S. just outside city centers in a new report from Today’s Homeowner.

Although mortgage rates remain above 7%, the first week of October has historically been the best time to buy a home due to a drop in demand and reduced home prices.

While traditional credit reports remain a strong indication of past financial reliability, a credit report alone doesn’t always provide the full picture of a consumer’s financial profile.

At the upcoming Five Star Conference & Expo, the industry’s next generation of women leaders will be recognized as part of the Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon. Check out our profiles of this year’s Rising Star Executive Award finalists.

"August was another rough month for mortgage borrowers from an interest rate perspective," said Andy Walden, VP of Enterprise Research and Strategy at Black Knight, now a part of ICE.

Efforts to use this digitized data for urban development must also keep in mind how this sort of data has been used historically. A new post from David Luberoff, Deputy Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, dives into the concept.

“The worsening housing affordability crisis has an outsized impact on Gen Zers and millennials because they’re much less likely to own a home than older generations,” said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather.

The third installment of 2023 of WFG’s “Quarterly Economic Outlook,” featuring WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone along with Dr. Bill Conerly, will review Q3 and look ahead to what’s expected in the housing space for the remainder of 2023.

Through issuance of updates to its Housing Counseling Program Handbook, HUD will provide participants with the latest guidance to assist consumers with their housing needs, including enhanced guidance on HECMs.