The housing market turned a corner in April as the inventory crisis showed signs of subsiding, according to a new report from Redfin. The 9% year-over-year decline in ...
Read More »Rate Volatility and Economic Instability Drive Down Mortgage Apps
Consistently rising mortgage rates are forcing many refi borrowers to reconsider, as refinance activity is down 66% year-over-year according to the MBA.
Read More »Sandra Thompson Officially Named Head of FHFA
U.S. Senate confirms Thompson to formally lead supervision, regulation, and oversight of the GSEs and the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
Read More »Planet Home Lending Expands Team to Portland
Planet Home Lending, LLC, has announced the launch of its new team in Portland, Oregon, led by Area Sales Manager Tim Hattan, Sales Manager Tom Bond, and Loan ...
Read More »Home Value Growth Heightens in Suburbs
According to a new report from Zillow, the most popular market in early 2022 is Woodinville, Washington—with Burke, Virginia, and Highlands Ranch, Colorado, rounding out the top three.
Read More »Wells Fargo Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Homes
As homeownership remains out of reach for many families, Wells Fargo has announced an effort to support new home construction, renovation, and repair of more than 350 affordable ...
Read More »New-Home Sales Continue Downward Trajectory
The price of new home sales experienced a near 17% decline in April, hitting its lowest level in two years.
Read More »Op-Ed: Ukrainian Crisis Reminds Us That Our Heroes Remain Underserved
As Ukranian heroes continue to fight for their land, many of our own nation’s heroes are battling affordability issues to get into the home of their dreams.
Read More »Renters Struggling to Stay Afloat Amid Rising Costs
According to the Realtor.com Monthly Rental Report, new data indicates that rental competition remained persistent in April, as the U.S. median rental price hit a new high —$1,827— ...
Read More »Locals Priced Out by Homebuyer Migration Trends
As homebuyers relocate at unprecedented levels, some that have been priced out of their cities, have the option to flock to hotspots like Virginia Beach, San Antonio, and Bakersfield to find affordable homes priced below the national median.
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