Contract signings down nationwide, as all four major U.S. regions posted both month-over-month and year-over-year drops in contract activity.
Read More »American Financial Resources Names New Director of Marketing
American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR), a national mortgage lender, is pleased to announce the addition of Lauren Blackburn as Director of Marketing at AFR where she will be driving the company's ...
Read More »Rents on the Rise: What Does 2022 Hold?
The streak continues: as affordability concerns begin to price some buyers out of the purchase market, the latest data from the rental market shows that tenants are experiencing double-digit rent hikes as well. According to Realtor.com’s year-end ...
Read More »Fed Holds Rates Steady
A strong economy and positive employment numbers factor into the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise rates.
Read More »Record-Low Mortgage Rates Steer Housing Demand
Along with a severe supply shortage, inflation reached its highest level in 40 years at the end of 2021. Could this pose risks for a housing bubble?
Read More »United Wholesale Mortgage Names New Head of Investor Relations
UWM Holding Corporation announced Blake Kolo (CPA, CVA, CFE, CFF) has been named Head of Investor Relations in addition to his current position as Chief Business Officer at UWM. Kolo ...
Read More »Technology Helps Match Buyers With Their Dream Home
According to the National Association of Realtors, up to 95% of buyers now use the internet at some point during their search process.
Read More »Rising Home Prices Further Curtailed Affordability in Fall
More than half of the 20 markets reported by S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller experienced increased price growth in November, particularly in the nation’s warmer markets.
Read More »Homebuyer Relocation Nears Pandemic Peak
Data shows consumers continuing to flock toward relatively affordable cities with warm weather, including Miami, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Read More »HUD Awards Housing Counseling Funding to Offset Pandemic Impact
HUD awarded $51.4 million in grants to support housing counseling programs, partnerships with minority-serving institutions, and training.
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