In recognition of Fair Housing Month, KeyBank is further committing to helping potential homebuyers make their dream of owning a home a reality by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities.
Read More »Cutting the Number of Vacant Homes Could Alleviate Housing Woes
An estimated 9% of housing—or 16 million units—are considered vacant. Click through to find out where these homes are concentrated and the effect it has on the real estate market.
Read More »Stewart Promotes Ryan Swed to Head of U.S. Direct Operations
Title and escrow industry veteran promoted to new role with global title insurance and underwriter, tasked with leveraging new and existing technologies to grow the firm.
Read More »TransUnion Brings Together Senior Leaders in Financial, Insurance Industries
At its inaugural Financial Inclusion Forum, TransUnion had a group of executives discuss ways to meet and engage consumers where they are on their financial journey, and to help create and deliver equitable products and services for them.
Read More »In Some U.S. States, Building A Home is Cheaper Than Buying
According to a new report, StorageCafe examines exactly where in the U.S. building a home is cheaper than buying, with South Atlantic and Western states like California topping the list.
Read More »Study Indicates Now Is a Great Time for Homeowner Education
"Our survey sends a crucial message to mortgage servicers about what homeowners need," says Eric Rachmel, CEO and Founder of Brace.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Rebound After Down Week
The MBA reports that overall mortgage application volume rose this week, jumping after a week of declines, as fixed-rates continued to slide toward the 6% mark.
Read More »Nearly 3,000 New Homes Completed Per Day
Over the last decade, an average of 2,971 single-family homes were completed every day compared to the 3,513 permits issued daily.
Read More »Gen Z Homebuyers Prioritize Pets Over Partners
According to a new Zillow survey, Gen Z pet owners reported they would prefer to move if their home was no longer a good fit for their pet than if it was no longer working for their partner, while 55% of respondents said it was more important to have a pet-friendly home than a kid-friendly home.
Read More »Amid Market Concern, First-Time Buyers Maintain Optimistic Outlook
As homebuyers' perception of the economy and affordability continue to worsen, nearly 40% of Americans planning to buy their first home in 2023 revealed now is a good time to buy, as many continue to search for homes and save for downpayments.
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