Research showed price is a top consideration for new buyers, frequently millennials who have lived through two economic crises and who often haven't saved enough for a proper down payment.
Read More »A Year Into Pandemic, Home Means Something Different
A new survey related to home improvement shows many Americans spent time thinking creatively about what they want and need from their homes.
Read More »Most Americans Believe Homeownership is a Solid Investment
Survey respondents say they believe housing, as an asset class, is a “safe investment” with high “potential.” But how closely does that perspective align with reality?
Read More »Homes Are Selling Faster Than Ever Before
Considering recent reports revealing just how competitive one must be to purchase a home in most parts of the country it should come as little surprise that Redfin ...
Read More »FHFA Reportedly Added 286 Minority Staffers in 2020
Minority representation in FHFA’s workforce is gaining a foothold, according to a report from FHFA.gov. The workforce swelled from 241 minority employees in 2016 to 286 last year—a ...
Read More »Three AMDC Members Join Advisory Board
Five Star Global’s American Mortgage Diversity Council, which promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the mortgage industry, welcomes three members to its board of consultants.
Read More »Shift to Purchase-Dominated Market Increases Fraud Risk
An economist offers insight into the latest loan application defect report, including some thoughts on how the rise in mortgage rates will impact refinancing and, as a result, increase risks for lenders.
Read More »Why Rising Rates Are ‘Becoming a Problem’
Discussion about the impact of increasing mortgage rates on refinancing has been prolific, but this financial expert foresees a potentially broader effect on the economy at large.
Read More »Refinancing Report Breaks Down Reasons for Rejection, and More
New research tackles refi trends—why applications are most-often rejected, where approvals are most likely, and more.
Read More »Just How Intense Has Homebuying Competition Become?
Bidders have been battling one another throughout the pandemic, and the want for homes continues to increase, the latest data shows.
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