Despite a surge in volume, loan originator commissions dropped in the second quarter of 2021.
Read More »Refis Spur Rise in Mortgage Apps
After a down week, mortgage application volume is on the rise, with sub-3% rates powering refi volume as more and more are taking advantage of record-low rates.
Read More »Best Cities for Fix-and-Flip Investors
Availability of experienced agents and contractors, typical remodeling costs, and other indicators helped researchers rank local-market potential.
Read More »Newrez Launches Non-QM ARM Offerings
New adjustable-rate products provide more flexible financing solutions for self-employed and first-time buyers.
Read More »Affordability Challenges Continue to Haunt Homebuyers
Housing affordability is on the decline for the third consecutive month, continuing to walk the fine line between supply and material issues and overall demand.
Read More »Barriers to Millennial Homeownership Mounting
Researchers say student and medical debt, cost of living, stagnant wages, and a global health crisis are threatening the American Dream.
Read More »Record Gains Found in May Home Prices
Home price data in May resulted in the highest readings in more than 30 years for S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller recording the metric.
Read More »Senior Housing Wealth Hits Record High
As Baby Boomers age, and the strain on government resources tightens, the strategic use of home equity can help retirees cope, experts say.
Read More »US Housing Consultants Adds Former HUD Senior Policy Advisor
John Ligon to serve as consultant on advocacy, policy research, and executive management consulting for the affordable housing industry.
Read More »Report: Investors Snapping Up Single-Family Houses
Real estate investors during the second quarter of 2021 purchased more homes than ever recorded by Redfin.com, which has been tracking that metric for 20+ years. "Investors took ...
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