While Florida has some of the best rules and regulations for owning and maintaining manufactured homes, here’s what the Sunshine State can learn to improve its lending rules for this housing market segment.
Read More »How Long Will a Seller’s Market Last?
Despite many markets currently being overvalued, many seller are still holding off until a "buyer's market." Are we heading for a buyer's market anytime soon?
Read More »To Own or to Rent: The Question Troubling Homebuyers
With home prices continuing their upward march, a study found that fewer counties had homes where a median income family could afford to buy. Does this mean renting could soon become a cheaper option for many potential homebuyers?
Read More »First-Time Homebuyers Drive Purchase Loans
Nearly half of all GSE purchase loans were from first-time homebuyers in the second quarter according to a report. See how affordability and home prices performed during this time.
Read More »Keeping Pace With Digitization in Mortgage Lending
What are the steps to effectively implement a digital lending strategy this year and beyond? Here are a few ways in which mortgage lenders can reap the benefits of the ongoing shift to digital.
Read More »What’s Holding Back Young American Homebuyers?
Millennials know that purchasing a home is a good investment, yet many young homebuyers are unprepared. A recent report recommended changes that can get this group back on the path to investing in real estate.
Read More »Lenders, Have You Met These Homebuyers?
From millennials to those working the gig economy, there’s a growing population of potential homeowners in the market. But are mortgage companies willing to lend them a helping hand? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of MReport.
Read More »Where Can Homebuyers Find a Bargain in NYC?
In the Big Apple, $500 per square foot is not considered very expensive for homeowners. But how common is it to find a New York bargain? Here’s what a study revealed.
Read More »Why Home Sales Aren’t Living up to Their Potential
The market for existing home sales is underperforming its potential, according to a new report. Here are the factors that are impacting sales the most.
Read More »Soldiering On: Addressing the Mortgage Needs of Veterans
When service members come home, they deserve to have a place to call home. Industry leaders have come together to form a council providing support to veteran’s assistance programs addressing the struggles behind this fight. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of MReport.
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