Some say cancellation of open houses and in-person showings will eventually lead to a decline, but home prices remain strong for now.
Read More »FHFA Updates on Refi, Foreclosure Prevention Data
Forbearance plans declined between April and May but remain the GSEs' top tool for preventing foreclosure.
Read More »CFPB Details New “Seasoned QM” Mortgage Proposal
The bureau said the purpose of the proposed rule would encourage innovation and help ensure access to responsible, affordable mortgage credit.
Read More »HUD Provides Guidance and Flexibility for COVID-Relief Funds
HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson spotlighted new ways HUD is working with states and local governments to further assist vulnerable populations amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. In an ...
Read More »What is Driving Down Mortgage Applications?
According to findings recently released from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), its latest Weekly Survey showed that mortgage applications took a dive this past week (ending in August ...
Read More »Late-Summer Housing Market Unseasonably Hot
A new housing market study shows a summer that has refused to adhere to the typical seasonal trends. A recent report from Redfin reveals the state of housing ...
Read More »Experts React to Housing Starts Report
Experts are weighing in on the recently released new residential construction report from the Census Bureau. According to the report, July’s housing demand is ablaze with would-be buyers ...
Read More »FHA Offers New Single-Family Appraisals Tool
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, by way of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), this week announced the pending release of its FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal ...
Read More »2020 Election–How Will It Impact Housing?
The 2020 presidential race is pivotal for many reasons, including its implications for the housing industry, which often receives less attention on the campaign trail than other topics. Yet, as America faces a historic ...
Read More »Survey Shows America’s Most In-Demand ZIP Codes
People shopping for a home this year appear to be seeking both spaciousness and affordability, according to a new list of America’s most-desirable zip codes from Realtor.com. The website’s economics team ...
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