A new study from LendingTree revealed which metros fork out the lowest and highest amount of real estate taxes nationwide, considering factors such as the home’s worth and location.
Read More »Tech Layoffs Hamper West Coast Housing Markets
“The divergence in home price changes across the U.S. reflects a tale of two housing markets,” said Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at CoreLogic.
Read More »Adding Up: How Luxury Appliances, Amenities Boost Home Values
A new study from Zillow revealed that certain amenities and devices such as doorbell cameras, “she sheds,” soapstone countertops, and luxury kitchen appliances can help sell a home up to five days faster.
Read More »HUD Kicks off National Fair Housing Month 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the commencement of Fair Housing Month 2023, honoring the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act, as well as modern efforts to advance equity in housing and protect fair housing rights.
Read More »Surveying Today’s Lending Landscape
As lenders continue to navigate one of the trickiest economies to date, Sarah Davies of Nova Credit discusses the significant progress in pulling back the layers and reexamining its risk management practices.
Read More »Home Price Growth Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade
Black Knight forecasts that the annual growth rate is expected to fall below zero percent nationwide by April.
Read More »Inventory Numbers Tumble Amid Greater Market Turbulence
“The collapse of three banks in March coupled with additional rate hikes from the Fed could have significant implications for mortgage rates heading into the spring buying season,” said Jeremy Sicklick.
Read More »Share of Americans Living Rent-Free Surpasses Nearly Four Million
While the share of adults behind on rent surpassed eight million nationwide, a new LendingTree study revealed an estimated 3.6 million Americans currently live rent-free, another financial alternative to combating inflated housing costs.
Read More »The Mortgage Industry’s Future Is Being Written Today
Jane Mason of Clarifire explains how the industry is on the verge of a seismic shift in digital innovation that promises something for everybody—lenders, servicers, data providers, component services, and consumers alike.
Read More »Nationwide Homeownership Scarcely More Affordable in Q1
While homeownership affordability remains weak throughout the U.S., ATTOM's Q1 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report revealed the nationwide median single-family home and condo price is up less than 1% from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023.
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