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According to a new study, 90% of homebuilders cited high interest rates as a problem last year. This year’s survey examines that sentiment and other significant obstacles builders must overcome.

A new National Consumer Law Center report examines legal strategies to slow the rate of home loss in marginalized and communities of color.

Dean Polsfut of Wolters Kluwer discusses new portfolio lending strategies in 2024 as institutions rethink their lending strategies to include secondary market executions. 

“In 2023, Freddie Mac Multifamily was proud to again surpass our ambitious affordable housing goals, despite significant headwinds facing the overall market,” said Kevin Palmer, Head of Multifamily for Freddie Mac.

While the investor buyer share has remained near pandemic-era highs, net buying—the gap between their buying and selling of homes—was lower than during the peak.

Since mortgage rates hit nearly 8% last October, Redfin has found that homebuyers on a $3,000 monthly budget have gained significant purchase power since that time.

"The housing market is off to a good start this year, as consumers benefit from falling mortgage rates and stable home prices," said Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist.

Non-QM specialist Samuel Bjelac exits role with Lending One to return to Carrington Mortgage Services as the company’s new SVP of National Sales for Third-Party Origination.

As mortgage rates dropped toward levels last reported in May 2023, the MBA reported a rise in purchase application activity, led by both Conventional and FHA purchase apps.

Looking for states with the shortest average time to sell a home from start to the closing table? Experts from Agent Advice broke down Zillow data and ranked the top 10 states where homes sold in the shortest amount of time.