As buyer interest accelerates before the Spring buying season, getting ahead of the competition is projected to pay off for 2022 sellers.
Read More »Second-Home Demand Drops to Lowest Level Since 2020
According to a new report from Redfin, demand for vacation homes fell drastically in February, with mortgage-rate locks for second homes reaching their lowest level since May 2020. ...
Read More »The Hidden Costs of Mortgage Payments and Affordability
While each homeowner’s total cost is different, of course, examining broad categories of homeowners and analyzing their costs, can provide insights into the drivers of housing affordability. Here’s what a new study by Fannie Mae reveals.
Read More »Who Is Bearing the Brunt of Supply Chain Issues?
With a lack of supplies, a spike in the cost of raw materials, and affordability concerns tugging at the housing market, Ward Morrison, President of Motto Mortgage, recently spoke with MReport to address the impact of supply chain issues on the marketplace.
Read More »Refi Activity, Rate Locks Fall in February
Black Knight, Inc. announced the release of its latest Originations Market Monitor report, analyzing mortgage origination data through February. Leveraging daily rate lock data from Black Knight's Optimal ...
Read More »More Buyers Securing Homes With Cash Offers
As demand continues to rise, January marked the most competitive month on record, with more than 30% of homes selling above list price last year.
Read More »Deephaven Mortgage Appoints Lisa Heitzmann as COO
Lender taps new Chief Operating Officer to manage operations and underwriting teams in assisting non-QM/non-agency loan candidates.
Read More »Natural Disasters’ Effects on the Rental Market
Renters are at particular risk of natural disasters, especially those in manufactured homes, and may have few options to turn to after a significant event.
Read More »Get Smart
Smart home technology is more important to renters than you might think. RentPath COO Sean Barry breaks down what investors and property managers should know about smart tech and its costs.
Read More »Credit Availability Climbs to Highest Level Since May 2021
Mortgage credit availability increased in February, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MCAI rose by 1.0% to ...
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