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Due to a plunge in home prices in the popular Bay Area metro, San Francisco homeowners were most likely to lose money when selling their home. According to a new Redfin report, the typical San Franciscan seller who took a loss sold their home for $100,000 less than they bought it for.

Despite a slight dip in mortgage rates, the MBA reports that mortgage application volume has fallen to lows last reported in December 1996, as rates and housing inventory continue to serve as major barriers to entry into the housing market.

Former EVP and COO of the consumer bank at Citizens Financial Group brings 30-plus years of experience to her new role overseeing the conversions of both Flagstar and Signature Bank under the NYCB umbrella.

A new study from All Star Home found more than 1 in 5 homeowners regret purchasing/owning an older home, having spent an average of $10,700 on repairs over the last five years.

"While all generations juggle trade-offs like budget, floor plans and commute times, younger home shoppers are more likely to face another consideration: They want to know if their home will be safe from rising waters, extreme temperatures and wildfires," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.

U.S. home prices experienced the biggest increase in 10 months due in part to a significant lack of inventory, increasing 5% year-over-year. Meanwhile, homes in the popular Miami metro surged 17% from last year.

Newest Board member of Fay Financial brings 30 years of experience in residential mortgage, community banking, affordable housing, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to his new role.

A new study reveals that homes marketed through a multiple listing service sell for approximately 18% more than the average asking price.  

A response to the affordable housing crisis should include a focus on bringing existing homes up to adequate standards, analysts from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies say.

RentCafe has examined the top U.S. cities that renters with families are settling down in, and of the estimated 68 million Americans raising children while renting, the South overwhelmingly provided them with the best options.