The majority of respondents to Fannie Mae’s latest survey reported that they believe now is a bad time to buy a home, setting a new record in the process.
Read More »Analyzing Racial Disparities in Homeownership
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic affected nearly every facet of the economy and the people that live in it. But the pandemic didn’t affect everyone ...
Read More »Higher Application Fees and Security Deposits for Renters of Color
Finding a place to rent is harder than anytime since 1984 as the low number of available units means that each available unit is receiving multiple applicants. While ...
Read More »Can Alternative or Hybrid Appraisals Create More Equal Valuations?
Appraisals can be a stressful process for any buying or selling a home and there are many reasons why an appraisal would be undervalued or overvalued. Water intrusion, ...
Read More »5 Reasons Home Equity Loans Are Coming Back
From pandemic pressures to supply chain challenges, Dan Bailey of WFG Lender Services discusses how homeowners are looking to access their homes’ equity.
Read More »Numbers of College-Educated Homeowners Increased Between 2010-2020
While the consistent and mounting pressure of student loan debt has been holding many back from purchasing a home, possessing a bachelor's degree is still largely seen as ...
Read More »Americans Still Want Homes Amid Rising Affordability Concerns
By all available means, data, and metrics, housing prices are still soaring. The growth seen by the typical single-family home over the past two years has been blistering ...
Read More »Relocate? No, Renovate!
In light of a difficult housing market filled with high home prices and low supply, Discover Home Loans issued a survey to better understand homeowners’ attitudes towards home ...
Read More »Inventory Remains Near Record Lows, But Is Relief in Sight?
Another day, another housing record broken. Realtor.com has released new information showing that home prices have hit another record high—$405,000—for the first time in March 2022. But as ...
Read More »Consumer Homebuying Power Decreases 4% YoY
House-buying power, or how much one can buy based on changes in income and interest rates, has decreased both month-over-month and year-over-year.
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