Accounting for 1% of U.S. home sales for the first time in history, the increase in instant buying indicates sellers' desire for "more certainty and less stress," experts say.
Read More »What to Expect as the Market Pivots
Regardless of when it happens, lenders should be preparing for a purchase market.
Read More »Despite Rise in Inventory, Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Purchase apps have slid week-over-week, while the demand for refis has leveled off, as August saw a boost in the supply of homes nationwide.
Read More »Tappable Homeowner Equity Skyrocketing
Here is why economists believe these "astonishing" gains could be "a key driver in the nation's overall COVID-19 economic recovery."
Read More »Home Prices Hit 45-Year High
Economists say the growth has far exceeded income growth and eroded affordability. Here's what that might mean for the market in coming months.
Read More »FHFA Directs GSEs to Address Homeownership Barriers
By the end of 2021, Fannie and Freddie must submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans, part of a collaborative initiative to close America's racial wealth gap.
Read More »Reversing the Conversation About Reverse Mortgages
Author Harlan Accola details how the use of reverse mortgages could help prevent what is shaping up to be a retirement disaster of epic proportions.
Read More »Hometown Lenders Adds Washington Branch
Hometown Lenders announced the addition of another branch location, continuing the company's robust strategic growth, according to a news release from the company. The press alert explains that ...
Read More »Residential Construction Continues Shift to Suburbs
A new study has found that lower land and labor costs, combined with a reduction in regulatory red tape in the suburbs has made it more appealing to build in these communities nationwide.
Read More »Homebuyer Optimism Increases
Experts say the rise in hopefulness among potential purchasers is slight, perhaps dampened by consumer concerns about inflation and the Delta variant.
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