...the potential to replace the traditional path towards homeownership, given the problems with inventory shortages and affordability issues in many markets? O’Brien // I don't think the single-family rental space...

...North Carolina. At MIT, she was director of the Housing Affordability Initiative in the Center for Real Estate. She has been published in several academic journals, and holds three degrees...

...home equity lines of credit. With affordability as one of the top concerns for most homebuyers today, especially millennials/first-time homebuyers, the rewards offer can be combined with our other savings...

...each worker category. Simply put, the company defines affordability as a debt-to-income ratio of 31 percent or less, meaning a person’s monthly house payment would eat up no more than...

...supporting affordability,” Blix said. “Borrowers are also taking advantage of favorable used car prices and opportunities to consolidate high-interest debt with consumer finance loans.” Outstanding first mortgage balances have added...

...the Board advance Freddie Mac’s mission to support the stability of the housing market and promote housing affordability.” Herbert has been the Managing Director for Harvard University’s Joint Center for...

...slept each night, and how secure they felt in their jobs. WalletHub also took housing affordability into consideration. Louisiana ranked high in all four categories for stress, coming in at...

...than 11 percent over the last year. With the recent rise in mortgage rates, affordability has fallen sharply in these states. We expect home-price growth to slow over the next...

...about the future of HUD, housing affordability, and working with the mortgage industry for the greater benefit of homeowners. With representation from FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, this...

...through its housing affordability for renters index, that focuses on the affordability of homeownership for renters. The index compared the share of renters who reported the same or more income...