The Home Purchase Sentiment Index published monthly by Fannie Mae reported yet another increase to its highest level since May 2022, mainly due to greater consumer optimism about mortgage rates.
Read More »Cracks in the Foundation?
MortgagePoint examines the impact of the recent bank failures on the mortgage space, with a cross-section of experts imparting their perspectives on how to avoid similar issues in the future.
Read More »Home Values in Majority-White Neighborhoods Rising Faster Than Communities of Color
According to a new study from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, research highlighted how home values in majority-white neighborhoods have risen much faster than those in neighborhoods of color, as common trends in lower-income neighborhoods such as gentrification and displacement persist.
Read More »Energy-Efficient Homes More Desirable Than Others
A majority (63%) of agents and brokers said promoting energy efficiency in listings is a valuable tactic to sell a home.
Read More »30-Year Mortgage Stands at 6.39%
According to new research from Redfin, the historic drop in active listings due to the “lock-in” effect is bringing back the pandemic trend of bidding wars as homeseekers compete for a shrinking share of homes.
Read More »How Digitalization Changes How People Search for, Finance Housing
According to a new analysis from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, data revealed just how significant of an impact digitalization has on how Americans search for and finance homes. Click here to read more.
Read More »Higher Home Prices and Increasing Rates Causing Problems for Buyers
The “lock-in” effect is in full swing as the lack of sellers is impacting not just inventory but affordability as well.
Read More »PRMG Taps Aimee Eller as General Counsel
Paramount Residential Mortgage Group has announced that Aimee Eller, a mortgage banking expert with more than 25 years of industry experience, has joined PRMG’s executive senior leadership team.
Read More »Share of Cost-Burdened Households Headed by Single Moms Hits 43%
As nearly 18 million owner-occupied homes throughout the U.S. are now housing-cost-burdened, a new study from LendingTree revealed the share of households headed by single mothers are much more likely to overspend on housing costs than others.
Read More »How Home Sales Bloom in Spring and Summer
A new study from ATTOM showed home sellers saw a near 13% premium in May, with the annual analysis revealing the best months and days to sell a home in the U.S.
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