As the housing market cools somewhat, a new study from Rent. examines landlord sentiment that may grant renters more leverage in negotiating their lease renewals.
Read More »YoY Decline in Net New Listing Volume Fuels Inventory Challenges
According to HouseCanary's latest Market Pulse report, net new listing volume continues to trail behind contract volume, putting further downward pressure on housing inventory and dampening market activity nationwide.
Read More »Millennials Remain Fundamental Drivers of Homeownership
While millennials prevail as the largest generation in U.S. history, a new study from First American revealed some 51% of them are homeowners. At age 41, the millennial homeownership rate is 62%, closely following Gen X at 64%, significantly narrowing the homeownership gap over the past decade.
Read More »Prospective Homeowners Banking on Lottery to Attain the American Dream
While Americans nationwide continue to struggle with home affordability, many feel they're at least 3-4 years away from homeownership, while 56% believe they can't obtain a mortgage at all, according to a new survey from Divvy Homes.
Read More »Record Share of Homebuyers Looking to Switch Metros
Out-of-town moves among homebuyers have declined from a year ago because fewer people are moving, according to a new report from Redfin, as rising interest rates and high home prices continue to deter Americans nationwide.
Read More »REO Community Set to Gather This May
The Five Star Institute presents the first-ever REO Connect event, a gathering of the REO community featuring educational offerings and networking opportunities geared to meet the needs of unique marketplace.
Read More »Southern U.S. Less Vulnerable to Q3 Housing Market Declines
ATTOM data has found that Mid-Atlantic states, California, and Illinois were more vulnerable to housing market declines in the third quarter.
Read More »Property Management, Servicing & Compliance Labs Explore Industry Challenges
With representatives from numerous banks and servicers, as well as government agencies such as FHFA, the GSEs, and the CFPB, the Five Star Educational Labs delved into headwinds and insights from dozens of subject-matter experts.
Read More »Exclusive Bidding Rights on HUD Homes Extended
As part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s mission to increase homeownership among credit-worthy low- to moderate-income people, the agency has announced that it is extending the Exclusive Listing Period for HUD ...
Read More »Home Price Appreciation as a ‘Double-Edged Sword’
debt-to-income ratios, Foreclosure, home price appreciation, income inequality, Knock, property tax assessments, Property Taxes, real estate-owned (REO)
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