In many ways the last 10 years have been the worst and best of times for the housing market. MReport dissects a decade that began with the housing market crash, and slowly recovered through evolving mortgage processes, emerging technologies, and new regulations. This select print feature originally appeared in the January issue of MReport, available now.
Read More »Affordability an Issue for Most Millennial Homebuyers
hey dream of buying a forever home, but only some of these millennial first-time homebuyers are confident they can afford the down payment for the kind of home they would like to live in.
Read More »Are Tax Reforms Worth the SALT in High-Priced Markets?
Aspiring home buyers living in counties with relatively high home values and SALT rates may be affected by the new tax bill, according to a new study.
Read More »Buyers and Sellers Get Smart About Homes
The smart home trend is here to stay as more and more homebuyers and sellers embrace virtual reality for prospective homes and smart technology to add value to a home’s price.
Read More »Homebuyers Still Worried About Prices and Availability
Potential homebuyers are having their plans hampered by limited availability and affordability, leading some to reconsider staying in their current home and renovating instead. That’s according to a ...
Read More »Lenders, It’s Time to Educate Borrowers on Mortgage Innovation
New and experienced homebuyers feel that the mortgage industry lacks innovation, even as many look at closing a mortgage entirely online without help from a mortgage professional.
Read More »Homebuyers Were Cautious About Purchasing Homes in December
Housing sentiment decreased slightly at the end of 2017 reflecting consumer caution on the back of tax reforms discussions in December according to Fannie Mae.
Read More »10 Best and Worst States to Raise a Family
For homebuyers looking at raising a family in 2018, Massachusetts might be the state to settle in according to a study that evaluated the best and worst states on key socio-economic indicators.
Read More »The True Cost of Poor Credit for Homeowners
Higher interest rates and larger fees drove added costs for borrowers with low credit scores according to a report.
Read More »Nine Chicago Area Neighborhoods “Have It All”
Affordable homes for sale, highly rated schools, an easy commute, and plenty of inventory. An analysis shows that only 25 areas across 80 U.S. metros check all these boxes for a homebuyer’s dream neighborhood.
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