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In an exclusive chat with MReport, Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan dissects the elements creating the supply/demand imbalance in housing, and what solutions may lie ahead to remedy the situation.

An analysis of mortgage application volume finds a decline in volume, with higher prices continuing to prevail despite rates in the 3% range.

A new study gauging consumer sentiment has found that now is the time to sell a home, with short supply and high demand continuing to drive prices upward.

Through a number of new initiatives, JPMorgan Chase is seeking to promote housing stability, and improve homeownership opportunities in an effort to close the housing affordability divide.

A new survey finds mortgage lenders a bit more wary in their profit margin outlook, as purchase demand remains strong despite a reduction in refis.

Even with rates bordering the 3% mark, both purchase applications and refi volume saw slight declines this week with the continued cloud of low inventory and high prices factoring into homebuyer’s decisions.

Brian Montgomery named to the board of directors of MI provider after two tenures as HUD Deputy Secretary and head of the FHA.

Supply and demand issues continue to worry prospective homebuyers, as an unhealthy imbalance persists in the housing marketplace.

This Wednesday, the 2021 Government Forum, a one-day virtual event from The Five Star Institute, will bring together representatives from government and the mortgage space for an open forum to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues.

Nationwide, home prices continued to accelerate in the month of March, with most of the nation’s major cities showing major gains.