According to a recent survey by coUrbanize, while younger people are more likely to support new housing development, the report finds that they are less likely to attend public meetings that may help drive those priorities, compared to people over age 50.
Read More »Which Cities Are Best for Renters?
Minneapolis is November’s most sought-after city by renters looking for apartments, according to a new RentCafe report. Here’s what else the latest data reveals.
Read More »New Listings Up, Pending Sales Reach Highest Level in a Year
Homebuyers backed out of deals at the highest rate on record in October, driving more home sellers to lower their prices and offer concessions to entice home shoppers. A new Redfin report revealed that a spike in new listings drove pending home sales to their highest level in a year.
Read More »Competition for Shrinking Inventory Fuels Faster-Selling Homes
A new Point2 study revealed homes are selling at a much faster pace than they did last year, flying off the market as increasing housing competition and dwindling inventory drive homebuyers to snatch up the limited options available.
Read More »Market Changes Driving Smarter Customer Conversations
Jason Perkins of Bonzo explains how leveraging advanced CRM can boost business by blending user-friendly technology and the human touch to create a more seamless mortgage experience.
Read More »Larry E. Thompson Elected Board Chair of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Beginning his two-year term on January 1, Larry Thompson will assume the role of Board Chair of the Congressionally chartered, wholesale bank that is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
Read More »Good News Out of Opportunity Zones
Home values in Opportunity Zones tend to roughly match broader home prices. Find out what that means for the roughly 3,500 Opportunity Zones throughout the country.
Read More »‘House Hacking’: A Growing Trend Among Younger Homeowners
"Younger homebuyers—mostly Gen Z and Millennials—are especially into the idea of rental income as a key factor in their home buying decisions," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.
Read More »New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in October
More home sellers are offering concessions to draw in buyers, in part fueling purchase activity, which jumped nearly 40% in October compared to a year ago. Read the full breakdown of data in the MBA’s latest Builder Application Survey.
Read More »Customer Satisfaction With Mortgage Lenders on the Rise
J.D. Power’s latest U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study examined a number of factors, including communication, digital channels, and level of trust, to gauge customer service levels. Which lender took the top ranking this year?
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