According to HouseCanary's latest Market Pulse report, net new listing volume continues to trail behind contract volume, putting further downward pressure on housing inventory and dampening market activity nationwide.
Read More »Millennials Remain Fundamental Drivers of Homeownership
While millennials prevail as the largest generation in U.S. history, a new study from First American revealed some 51% of them are homeowners. At age 41, the millennial homeownership rate is 62%, closely following Gen X at 64%, significantly narrowing the homeownership gap over the past decade.
Read More »HUD Begins Public Housing Inspections Under NSPIRE
The Department has initiated public housing inspections under the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate rule to address substandard rental properties and promote compliance with health and safety standards.
Read More »VantageScore Credit Score Usage Climbed to Over 19 Billion in 2022
Usage by financial institutions increased by 46% year-over-year from approximately 6 billion scores used to 8.8 billion scores. Usage by banks and thrifts increased by 13.5% and usage by credit card issuers increased by over 18%.
Read More »Prospective Homeowners Banking on Lottery to Attain the American Dream
While Americans nationwide continue to struggle with home affordability, many feel they're at least 3-4 years away from homeownership, while 56% believe they can't obtain a mortgage at all, according to a new survey from Divvy Homes.
Read More »New Bill Targets Fight Against Veteran Homelessness
Rep. Nick LaLota's HR 3186 will provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing.
Read More »Housing Market Confidence Remained Flat in June
“Confidence in the housing market appears to have plateaued at a relatively low level, suggesting that many consumers may be coming to terms with elevated mortgage rates and high home prices,” said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae SVP and Chief Economist.
Read More »Miami Named Nation’s Hottest Renting Spot
As renters continue to outpace homebuyers across the U.S., Miami is reemerging as the nation’s most competitive rental market. But pent-up demand remains an issue, driving the occupancy rate up to an estimated 97.1%, according to a new report from RentCafe.
Read More »Average U.S. Home Selling Above Asking Price
Redfin reports that—for the first time since August 2022—the average sale-to-list price ratio has surpassed 100%, with low inventory and steady demand driving up home prices nationwide.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Hit 2023 High Mark
“This upward trend is being driven by a resilient economy, persistent inflation, and a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater.
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