After rising above the 3% mark last week, mortgage rates dipped this week, with low and stable rates continuing to drive a booming market.
Read More »New Home Listings on the Rise in June
Gains were seen in the number of homes available in June, as a new study found home prices continuing to shatter records.
Read More »Mortgage App Volume Takes a Dive
Both purchase apps and refinances showed declines this week, as first-time homebuyers are being “squeezed” out of the market as a result of short supply and high prices.
Read More »Obstacles Not Deterring Homebuyers
Bidding wars and record high price tags did not slow pending home sales over the past month, as record-low mortgage rates are still luring buyers into the market.
Read More »Home Prices Continue to Exhibit Record Gains
Buyer demand, coupled with a lack of inventory, continues to apply pressure on home prices—which are predicted to remain at double-digit increases through Q3.
Read More »Five Star Institute to Honor Trailblazing Women at Annual Conference
Coming this September, the 2021 Women in Housing Leadership Awards will be presented as part of Five Star’s Conference and Expo in Dallas, as nominations are now open for these prestigious accolades.
Read More »CFPB Shields At-Risk Homeowners From Foreclosure Moratoria Expiration
In order to protect millions of at-risk homeowners from foreclosure actions, the CFPB has issued a new set of rules to ensure a smooth transition as they exit forbearance plans.
Read More »Homes Selling for 2.3% Above List Price
Even with a slight market cooldown, homes are still selling at all-times highs and in record time, as found by a new Redfin report.
Read More »Wells Fargo Pledges Nearly $8 Million to Habitat for Humanity
Philanthropic commitment will support Habitat's construction, renovation, and repair of homes nationwide, and address homeownership inequality.
Read More »White House Continues Shakeup of Housing Regulators
President Biden continues to strengthen housing's regulators, nominating Julia Gordon and Dave Uejio for HUD leadership roles.
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