A new study explores how differences in home purchase prices can lead to further wealth gaps through equity in homeownership.
Read More »FHFA’s New Refi Plan to Assist Low-Income Families
Low-income families nationwide will have the option to save $100-$250 monthly through new plan on GSE-backed mortgages.
Read More »Home Prices Rise to 15-Year High
February saw a 12% annual gain in home prices, the largest jump in prices since 2006.
Read More »Home Seekers Target More Spacious Dwellings
Homebuyers are returning to the city, but are seeking larger living spaces with the amenities of the suburbs.
Read More »Can Increasing Home Equity Lead to More Listings?
Typically, equity and the 'wealth effect" prompts homeowners to sell, but an economists explains why things might be different in today's market.
Read More »Atlas Real Estate and DivcoWest Form Partnership
New joint venture between the two firms will acquire, renovate, and manage single-family rental homes with a focus on the western U.S. market.
Read More »$1.67 Trillion in Purchase Originations Forecast for 2021
With more steps being taken in the right direction in terms of the economy, pent-up consumer demand is driving the market to new highs this year. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Market Update: Inventory Shrinks, Prices Increase
Without more homeowners listing, buyers are scrambling to compete for the limited number of homes on the market, economists say, driving prices up to new heights.
Read More »NYCB Acquires Flagstar Bancorp
Merger increases new firm’s national footprint to 28 states, with nearly 400 traditional branches and 90 loan production offices.
Read More »Homeownership’s Role in Reducing the Racial Wealth Gap
The issues caused by historic discrimination won't be solved quickly, but addressing access to credit and more equitable lending standards, for instance, could help shrink the wealth gap, experts report.
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