The U.S. economy is projected to grow 2 percent in 2017, according to Fannie Mae, though that could change as the new administration’s policies become more clear.
Read More »The Beginning of a New Era in America
Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Friday, while the nation—and the industry—listened in closely as he promised to rebuild the economy by putting American people first.
Read More »‘Hottest Neighborhoods’ Follow Job Growth, Lower Home Prices
New homebuyers are seeking homes near growing job centers and with lower prices. Which state had the most markets in the top 10 hottest neighborhoods list?
Read More »Housing Starts: Strongest Year Since 2007
Even with the increase, and the best year for housing starts in nearly a decade, more is needed in order to overcome the ongoing shortage of available homes for sale, according to one economist.
Read More »The CHOICE Act: The Solution or the Problem?
With so much talk lately around the possibly of the soon-to-be-installed Trump Administration rolling back regulations for the financial industry, the House Financial Services Committee Chairman is making his case for the Republicans’ Dodd-Frank alternative, the Financial CHOICE Act.
Read More »How Will the Court’s CFPB Ruling Affect Lending?
The new administration that is about to begin has promised to cut back regulations, so how would a court ruling on the CFPB's appeal of the decision in the PHH case affect mortgage lending going forward?
Read More »Millennials Take Practical Approach to First-Time Homeownership
Millennials are taking a more feasible route on the journey to homeownership, according to one survey.
Read More »Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks Combine to Boost Homeownership
Wells Fargo has announced the latest target area for NeighborhoodLIFT program, an initiative designed to boost homeownership at the local level.
Read More »Home Equity is on the Rise for Seniors
Home equity overall has been steadily increasing since negative equity peaked a few years ago. One particular group that has benefited from home price appreciation creating equity over the last few years is the age 62 and up crowd.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Waiting for Housing Starts to Pick Up
Many analysts have cited new home construction as the key to solving the inventory problem, but both housing starts and permits took a step back in the most recent New Construction Report from HUD and the Census Bureau. Will starts and permits pick up again?
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