A new study examines the impact the pandemic has had on Americans and their choices to either grow their family or put their plans on hold.
Read More »Mortgage Industry Steps Up in the Face of Crisis
A year into the pandemic, Fannie Mae head David Benson commends the industry on learning from the past and responding responsibly to COVID.
Read More »Pandemic Threatening the Financial Future of Seniors
COVID-19 not only threatened the physical health of the nation’s senior population, but harmed the retirement plans of U.S. seniors as well, with one-third noting they were negatively impacted financially over the past year.
Read More »How Has COVID-19 Changed Homebuyers’ Needs?
The housing market has had a surprisingly successful year in 2020, overcoming many challenges that COVID-19 has caused. However, the coronavirus pandemic has led those who are on ...
Read More »Are Homeowners Really Fleeing Cities for the Suburbs?
COVID-19 has made 2020 an interesting year for real estate, no one will deny that. Ask any realtor, mortgage broker, or home builder, and they’ll tell you the ...
Read More »How Government Stimulus Helped the Housing Market Stay Strong
The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a difficult year for many industries, but the housing market has been surprisingly resilient. In fact, “mortgage originations are on track to ...
Read More »Homes vs. Rentals: Changes in 2020 Price Trends
COVID-19 has had a massive impact on home prices this year as inventory runs low and demand runs high. Because of this, home prices have increased at a ...
Read More »The Safest Cities to Live in 2020
2020 has posed new safety concerns across the country—from spikes in COVID-19 cases, to recent wildfires, storms, and other natural disasters. Still, problems like crime and financial safety ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Housing for Low-Income Americans
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) will host its weekly "National Call on Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness" this Monday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. EST. The ...
Read More »Home Purchasers Leaving Cities in Favor of Resort Towns
In the eye of the pandemic, resort towns like the Jersey Shore and Cape Cod are evolving into the permanent go-to places for homebuyers—especially those scurrying from big ...
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