Builder sentiment has been steady for the past few months, indicating a continued demand for new single-family housing.
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The deep-set worry that low-income housing has a deleterious effect on the values of other properties appears to have little basis in reality, according to one study.
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A recent survey indicated that consumer expectations about the economy were stable for the most part, with one notable exception.
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Low mortgage rates have offset price gains and slow wage growth. How will rising mortgage rates affect affordability?
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The Federal Housing Administration's Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund has been a source of controversy in the housing industry over the last two years. According to HUD, however, the financial health of the fund is not a concern.
Read More »American Mortgage Diversity Council Announces Leadership Appointments
The American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) has announced the appointment of a new nine-member Executive Council that includes representatives from government and the private sector who work in the mortgage industry.
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HUD and the VA have announced the latest round of funding to be distributed to public housing agencies to assist veterans.
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Who would be the new HUD Secretary if the Trump Administration chooses to make a change? MReport lists five possibilities.
Read More »Southern Metros Dominate Top Performing Markets
While housing affordability has taken a bit of a hit nationwide as of late, particularly in the West, the South has made some impressive gains recently, according to one analysis.
Read More »Is the Future of CFPB’s Arbitration Proposal in Doubt?
Some of the reforms in the financial services industry that President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to enact may take some time. There are others he might be able to accomplish more quickly.
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