While 2015 saw the most growth in the construction of 5,000+ square foot homes since the housing bubble, 2016 saw a significant drop-off. We analyze what this means for the national housing market.
Read More »Inclusionary Housing Needed for Full Recovery
Almost a decade after the housing crisis, a recently released article reports that positive economic growth among three major markets is seemingly not enough to ensure economic success for all residents.
Read More »Differences Aside: Homeownership is the American Dream
A recent survey reports there is one value that is shared across the nation—homeownership. What makes owning a home essential to all Americans? Read on to find out.
Read More »The Long Road to Consensus on Tax Reform & the Mortgage Interest Deduction
Senate Republicans on Thursday released their version of a overhaul plan while House Republicans on the Committee on Ways and Means advanced their reform bill that was initially announced last week to the House floor. The House and Senate must come in line with their tax visions to create one uniform plan to pass through Congress.
Read More »Watching the Housing Warning Signs
A new report by Freddie Mac outlines three predictors of a housing bubble, and examines how current market conditions are stacking up.
Read More »Buyers Will Need an Extra $7,000 to Afford Down Payment in 2018
With the cost of homes skyrocketing as the year goes on, buyers are forced to gamble on paying a lower down payment today or saving for an extra year and having the home of their dreams rise out of their budget.
Read More »Top 10 Markets for Veterans to Call Home
In light of Veterans Day coming up, a recent report takes a look at the top markets for veterans to live. Which locations should the nation’s heros look to call home?
Read More »Has Digital Use Buoyed Mortgage Customer Satisfaction?
The mortgage industry is embracing digital technology, but is it actually speeding up the origination process? Customers aren’t so sure.
Read More »The Future of Property Preservation
Five Star President and CEO Ed Delgado moderated an expert panel at the National Property Preservation Conference, examining current conditions impacting the housing market, the industry’s response to the natural disasters that plagued Texas and Florida, current servicing policy, regulatory reform, and more.
Read More »Nashville Joins Top Migration Destinations as Construction Booms
Music City is just one of several active metros seeing an increase in migration as residential construction surges.
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