In modern-day America, even a top job’s paychecks do not always open the door to acquiring homeownership. However, regional differences still make it possible for workers in a ...
Read More »Purchase Apps Hit Month-Long Slide
With mortgage rates spiking upward, mortgage application volume took another hit, falling for the fourth consecutive week, as markets continued to re-assess the prospects for the economy and the path of monetary policy.
Read More »Consumers Continue to Express Pessimism About Homebuying Conditions
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased 0.8 points in August to 62.0, the sixth consecutive monthly decline of the index, according to their latest report. Surveyed consumers ...
Read More »Women in Housing: Industry Trailblazers Take Center Stage
The Five Star Institute spotlights five individuals who have broken down barriers and have enacted change within their own organizations, all nominated for the Trailblazer Award, which will be awarded at its upcoming Conference and Expo in Dallas.
Read More »Fair Housing Act Compliance in Marketing
Offering a welcoming and nondiscriminatory environment to every renter by adhering to the Fair Housing Act will safeguard your property’s marketing efforts today and attract renters down the line.
Read More »Rental Deserts Sustaining Racial Disparities in Housing
Racial discrimination within the housing market has been documented on many occasions, with homeowners or buyers of color experiencing some type of hurdle throughout the housing process. Nearly ...
Read More »Using Alternative Data to Better Serve Marginalized Communities
In an effort to increase inclusion in the mortgage lending process, the industry is working to introduce nontraditional data to empower underserved populations.
Read More »Home Price Growth Takes a ‘Decisive Turn’
The latest iteration of CoreLogic’s Home Price Index (HPI) for July 2022 showed the annual home price growth rate slowed for the third consecutive month in July yet ...
Read More »Honoring the Industry’s Rising Stars
The Five Star Institute introduces the five nominees who, while still early in their careers, have demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress, and be recognized during the Five Star Conference and Expo in Dallas.
Read More »Buyers Retreat, Sellers in Pandemic Boomtowns Drop Asking Prices
A high share of home sellers dropped their asking price in July, particularly in pandemic boomtowns, as they struggled to match their expectations with the reality of the ...
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