According to a new report from Redfin, roughly 32% of renters nationwide are doing so because they can’t afford to buy a home in the area they desire ...
Read More »Profits Down for Independent Mortgage Bankers
Independent Mortgage Bankers enjoyed success in 2021, despite an environment of increased expenses, rising mortgage rates, and lower refis.
Read More »Expert Insights: Leveraging Marketing Tech in the Digital Age
Roxana Davidoff, Founder and CEO of Big Purple Dot discusses the latest innovations and their impact on the marketplace.
Read More »Expanding Housing Options to Improve Affordability
Data shows there is large support to allow backyard cottages, duplexes and triplexes in residential neighborhoods, according to a new Zillow survey covering 26 U.S. metropolitan areas struggling ...
Read More »Degree-Holders Make Up Majority of American Homeownership
According to new research from Point2, approximately 40% of American homeowners have at least a bachelor’s degree, while 30% have some college or an associate’s degree — settling ...
Read More »Credit Availability Declines in March
Mortgage credit availability, a key component of the mortgage application process, decreased in March, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a monthly report from the Mortgage Bankers ...
Read More »COVID-19 Is Still Affecting Homebuyers’ Choices
The housing market is currently in a tizzy—prices hit new records seemingly every day, while inventory sits near record lows. Even with the market in its current state, ...
Read More »Democratizing Lending
Origination fees can present a web of inconsistencies, and Yatin Karnik of Confer Inc. asks if its time to “democratize” the lending process.
Read More »The State of Single-Family Rental
On April 6-7, the Five Star Institute held its annual Single-Family Rental Summit at the historic Statler Hotel, deep in the heart of Downtown Dallas. The summit brought ...
Read More »Coastal Markets Experiencing Drops in Homebuyer Demand
According to a new report from Redfin, a fast-growing share of home-sellers are dropping their prices, another sign that the early 2022 housing frenzy is starting to ease ...
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