Authors of a consumer study say historic declines in the relative cost of housing have fueled a decline in spending on essentials.
Read More »Home Shoppers Prioritize Cleanliness, Privacy
Real estate descriptions are overflowing with mentions of open-floor concepts and updated kitchens. But are those the features buyers really care about? According to the Zolo: Homebuyers Survey 2021, ...
Read More »Midwest Cities are Busting the Urban-Flight Myth
The suburbs may be red hot when it comes to the real estate market, but the data shows that urban areas may be white-hot. Zillow reports that metropolitan areas in ...
Read More »Pandemic ‘Heavily Influenced’ State of the Origination Industry
Among a battery of revelations, 41% of origination professionals reported “burgeoning outsourcing for core services,” as well as regulatory and technology challenges, in Altisource's annual industry survey, “The ...
Read More »Home Purchase Sentiment Improves
During the first month of 2021, consumers reported a significantly more positive view of home-selling conditions over the previous month — that component of the Fannie Mae Home Purchase ...
Read More »For Many Home Shoppers, Relocation is Everything
People are realizing that if they move from LA to the Midwest or Florida, their mortgage is cut in half and tax bills are lower, agents say. Here is how that is impacting the housing market.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Examining Q4 Home Price Trends
A new report shines a spotlight on how home price trends shifted in the later days of 2020. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »A Contingency Plan for GSEs: Is it a Good Idea?
A Former Freddie Mac CEO says, “no,” but the FHFA calls it a necessary step prior to the enterprises’ conservatorship exit.
Read More »Redefining QM Lending
Industry insiders examine how new compliance challenges will require updated strategies from QM lenders. Here’s what to expect, from mods to regulatory changes.
Read More »Fairway Independent Mortgage Earns No. 1 Workplace Award
Madison, Wisconsin-based Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation won the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award issued by Energage, an organization that develops solutions to build, brand, and incentivize a healthy ...
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