A new analysis of data from Discover Home Loans has found that 75% of homeowners are finding projects to be more expensive than originally budgeted, causing some to reconsider their renovation plans.
Read More »Homeownership Gender Gaps Persist
Although women make up a higher share of college graduates, single female household heads still have substantially lower incomes and are more likely to raise children than single male household heads.
Read More »Rents Post First Annual Decline in Three Years
A new analysis of rent data from Redfin has found that the median asking rent fell 0.4% in March to the lowest level in 13 months, marking the first annual decline since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Examining the Legalities of Tenant Background Checks
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will present a discussion on how granting landlords, employers, and other gatekeepers access to criminal records can create serious barriers to housing, jobs, and other opportunities.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Fall for Fifth Straight Week
A deceleration in inflation has sent mortgage rates tumbling for the fifth consecutive week, pushing mortgage apps upward to launch the spring homebuying season.
Read More »Celebrating Fair Housing Month: Helping Potential Homebuyers
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 »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.
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