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A new study from Veros has found that markets in the Western U.S., once popular destinations, are displaying signs of weakness, with regions in the Midwest and Eastern part of the nation emerging as targets for buyers seeking affordability and economic stability.

According to a new report from Redfin, some 33.4% of U.S. home purchases in April were made in cash, marking the highest share of all-cash home sales since 2014.

A Harvard University study reveals the nation’s homes are older today than at any time ever recorded, and remain in dire need of critical maintenance.

As interest rates remain high, a new study from Zillow has found that 15% more borrowers purchased mortgage points in 2022 than 2021, and continue to do so as interest rates hover around 6%.

Entry-level home shoppers are most likely to face bidding wars this spring, as prices rose by 8% annually for the least expensive one-third of houses, while more expensive homes lost value for the first time in more than a decade.

Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage took a turn upward this week, rising 12-basis points week-over-week as investors responded to more healthy economic indicators and an uptick in bond yields.

With more than 19 million voucher-eligible households in 2021 but fewer than two million vouchers available across the country's metro areas, Zillow notes that the program needs to be improved and better funded to help more of those in need.

A new analysis of rent data from Redfin has found that the median asking rent fell 0.4% in March to the lowest level in 13 months, marking the first annual decline since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic.

Jane Mason of Clarifire explains how the industry is on the verge of a seismic shift in digital innovation that promises something for everybody—lenders, servicers, data providers, component services, and consumers alike.

“Negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be experienced by many communities. HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program partners are uniquely positioned to address the housing discrimination concerns of vulnerable populations,” said Demetria L. McCain, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.