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Lenders are continuing to loosen up their credit standards—and they have been for some time, according to a new survey from Fannie Mae. But what’s causing this easing and how long will it go on? The GSE may have the answer.

According to new analysis, it costs significantly more to live in the country’s most popular neighborhoods—which are scattered across the West Coast and Southern U.S. But exactly how much more do homes run in these areas? The numbers might surprise you.

Homeowners think it’s a great time to both buy and sell, however in the current housing shortage, when it comes to buying, renters tend to dissagree. If homeowners are so positive that it's a good time to sell, what's stopping them from putting their houses on the market?

The HUD and the Census Bureau released their May New Home Sales Report, above prior estimates. Read ahead to see current projected inventory supply, as well as the median and average home prices…

Freddie Mac’s getting fat, again. Just how much, however, pales in comparison to a few months prior. So just how well is the GSE doing? The answer’s in the numbers.

It seems the nation’s white-hot seller’s market may be starting to cool off—at least if a recent analysis is accurate. San Francisco, New York City, Miami, and other major cities are all showing subtle signs of slowing down, but does it spell the end of the seller’s market? And more importantly, will it become a nationwide trend? Only time will tell.

American homeowners aged 62 and older saw a significant jump in home equity. What could be driving this increase, and is it poised to continue?

More investors are putting stake in multifamily homes like apartments and condominiums, but how many people are living in them? In the wake of low inventory in the single family market, are potential homebuyers going to continue to rent, or wait for their dream home?

U.S. home prices made quite a jump over the last year, according to recent data. However, the price increases are highly dependent on geography, with some regions experiencing minimal upticks—or even declines—and others seeing more significant jumps in recent years. So where are prices rising most? And which regions offer the more stable housing costs?

We are pleased to announce that the American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) welcomes a new member, National MI.