Despite uncertainty in the homebuilding and real estate industry, strong economic conditions may impact the Fed's decision to keep interest rates steady.
Read More »Millennials’ Influence on the Housing Market
A change in philosophy of amenities, home sizes, and prices are just a few of the ways the Jacksonville Daily Record says millennials are changing the housing industry. ...
Read More »Potential Homebuyer’s Credit Increases
According to the Federal Reserve, Americans saw a $17 billion increase in nonrevolving debt. Here's why the National Association of Homebuilders called this increase good news for potential homebuyers.
Read More »Newest Primary Mortgage Market Survey Released
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged for the week ending July 11, remaining at 3.75%, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. ...
Read More »Amazon’s Impact on the Housing Market
Amazon’s heralded HQ2 has yet to break ground in northern Virginia, but a report by the The New York Times states its pending opening has wreaked havoc on ...
Read More »Hurricane Barry to Hit the Gulf Coast
What will be the impact of storm surges caused by the hurricane on homeowners and properties in its path? MReport looks at how such storms and other natural disasters impact the mortgage industry.
Read More »Access to Housing Focus of Proposed Bill
Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) and Rep. Alexandrea Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) collaborated to introduce the Fair Chance at Housing Act of 2019, according to CBS News. The bill is ...
Read More »Is The Housing Market’s Slowdown Coming to an End?
A report by realtor.com details why the housing market is set to gain traction over the next few months. "I don't think we'll get back all the way ...
Read More »A New Normal for HECM Loans
Home equity conversion mortgage origination has moved in a narrow range month-over-month. What does it indicate about the HECM business in the near future?
Read More »The Best Markets for First-Time Buyers
First-time home buyers are flooding the market, with WalletHub reporting 39% of single-family home purchases in 2018 were made by people buying their first home. WalletHub released its ...
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