Why have some cities experienced high house price growth even in the absence of large local economic shocks? A researcher delves into this and more.
Read More »The Week Ahead: New Program Looks to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University will detail a new program geared toward helping affordable housing developers create new and cost-effective opportunities, and how it can be adopted nationwide.
Read More »Rocket Mortgage Responds to UWM’s Broker Ultimatum
President and CEO Mat Ishbia announced that UWM's partners will soon no longer be able to do business with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and Rocket Mortgage. Click through to learn what's behind the announcement.
Read More »Surge in Refis Power Q4 Mortgage Lending Activity
Refinances led the way in the fourth quarter, as record low rates contributed to a more than 70% year-over-year rise in refi activity.
Read More »Lack of Credit History Could Hinder Aspiring Homeowners
Lower homeownership is just one of many negative results borne out of poor credit health in communities nationwide, researchers report.
Read More »Home Price Growth in Urban Areas Gaining Steam
The trend of mass exodus from urban areas at the outset of the pandemic seems to be changing gears, as a migration back to major cities is underway and sales are picking up.
Read More »Extreme Weather Means a Housing-Supply Setback
Barring some big improvements in the new listings trends over the coming months, analysts say "buyers can expect stiff competition."
Read More »The Most Popular Locales for Gen Xers
Researchers looked at a year's worth of mortgage purchase requests from folks born 1965-1980—many of whom have entered peak earning years. Here is what they found.
Read More »First-Time Buyers See Affordable Options in Manufactured Homes
A new report finds that an increasing number of down payment assistance programs are allowing for assistance in the purchase of manufactured homes.
Read More »Homebuying Becoming More Cost-Effective Over Renting
A new survey has concluded that an increasing number of Americans are opting to purchase homes over renting in an increasing number of metros nationwide.
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