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The average down payment now takes nearly 7.5 years to save up, and the effect that stat is having on the market is adding to the number of cost-burdened Americans nationwide.

Dark Matter’s Blake Gibson breaks down the latest tech trends in the mortgage marketplace, and how these enhancements will provide quick and accurate information to both ends of the transaction.

A CNN analysis of CFPB lending data reveals that Navy Federal Credit Union has been denying people of color home mortgages at rates much higher than seen elsewhere.

Aneeza Haleem of Planet Home Lending details how mortgage tech advancements in 2024 will be transformative, offering tips on how to stay on top of these pioneering advancements.

Miki Adams, President of CBC Mortgage Agency, discusses how the performance on FHA-insured loans is impacted when down payment assistance is utilized.

"Metro markets in southern states will likely outperform others due to faster job increases, while markets in the Midwest will experience gains from being in the most affordable region,” said Lawrence Yun, the NAR’s Chief Economist.

Michael Gifford of Splitero examines homeowners who are “locked” into their homes due to the interplay of rising interest rates, rising home prices, and a lack of inventory.

Housing advocates say a secure home and neighborhood can help prevent isolation-related illnesses.

Jim Cameron of STRATMOR Group shares his perspectives on the current state of the housing market and discusses the hurdles that may lie ahead as we enter 2024.

The nation’s housing outlook depends largely on the economy and inflation, analysts say, as the industry closes the book on 2023 and approaches the new year.