Housing experts are looking at the Biden Administration's early-September announcement related to increasing affordable housing in America and how myriad policy tweaks, rule adjustments and program expansions might affect ...
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The wealth-building effect of home equity is a powerful factor in the homeownership decision.
Read More »Wells Fargo Supports Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
Wells Fargo Foundation is dedicating $350,000 to support the American Red Cross and local non-profits to provide assistance to communities hit hardest by Hurricane Ida.
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Push to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance
The House Financial Services Committee will discuss Rep. Maxine Waters’ measure to provide expedited aid to the nation’s at-risk renters facing eviction.
Read More »Prospective Buyers Find Promise in Low Rates and Uptick in Supply
Freddie Mac reports that rates are stabilizing, along with a modest improvement in the nation’s housing supply, as more homebuyers are poised to take advantage of these still-record-low rates.
Read More »More Homes for Sale in August
Housing inventory was strong in August, experiencing its highest share in volume in 21 months according to a new report.
Read More »No. 1 Homebuyer Hurdle
Elevated home prices have made the prospect of purchasing property for the first time especially daunting. Broadly speaking, that has not quelled Americans' desire to become homeowners, shows ...
Read More »Mortgage Apps Continue to Ride the Refi Wave
Economic uncertainty and a rise in Delta variant cases has kept mortgage rates low over the past month, with refinance volume wavering, yet continuing to outpace purchase apps.
Read More »White House, HUD Act to Add Homes to Market
Several government agencies are collaborating to reduce obstacles to owning and building houses in America.
Read More »GSEs Boost Their Investment in Safe and Affordable Housing
The FHFA has raised the amount each GSE can invest to up to $850 million annually in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit market to support markets that have difficulty attracting investors.
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