The 2020 presidential race is pivotal for many reasons, including its implications for the housing industry, which often receives less attention on the campaign trail than other topics. Yet, as America faces a historic ...
Read More »How Cognitive Skills Influence Housing Inequality
What connections exist between these seemingly disparate factors? A new report offers insights and explanation.
Read More »Rebound in Housing Market Post-COVID Reveals Wealth Divide
A new report reveals those in the lowest income bracket and who worked in the service and hospitality industries were most impacted.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Hit New Low
The latest figure is the lowest in the 50-year history of Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Read More »Home Prices in Opportunity Zones Rising Higher
Nearly half of homes in these tracts record growth more than the national average of 11.3%. Are properties in these areas still affordable?
Read More »Analysis: Non-Agency Sector Needs Guidance Coming Out of Coronavirus
A new White Paper by the Milken Institute discusses the challenges ahead for the private-label residential mortgage-backed security industry dealing with borrowers in forbearance.
Read More »Forecast Calls For Significant Drop in Spring Home Sales
New analysis projects transactions could decline as much as 60% but could recover quickly in 2021.
Read More »Treasury: No Plans for Servicer Funding Facility ‘At This Time’
Bloombergreports that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that there are currently no plans to create a Federal Reserve facility to inject funding into nonbank mortgage servicers. He added ...
Read More »The Best Cities for Millennial Homebuyers
Click through to see which large metro was found to be most ideal for the first-time buyer.
Read More »How Much Will Stimulus Checks Help Homeowners?
A new report looks at what percent of home costs could be covered with the money from the government. Is it enough to cover one month’s mortgage?
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