In his new role, Michael Jacobson will lead the development of mortgage credit enhancement solutions at MGIC.
Read More »Housing Supply vs. Home Sales
Persistently low inventory is defining this year’s housing market and contributing to slower sales, especially in the western region of the country, a report found. But here’s the silver lining for homeowners and sellers.
Read More »10 Metros With the Greatest ROI for Homeowners
A study found that the annualized return on home sales in the nation’s 100 largest metros ranges from 2 percent to 14 percent. Here’s a look at the metros that top the list. Hint: Homeowners in the Northeast stand to gain the most.
Read More »While Home Sales Lag, Demand Grows
Sales of existing homes decreased for the third straight month in June, despite strong homebuyer demand. Will the existing-home sales numbers offer an opportunity for homebuilders constructing new homes meet this demand?
Read More »Owning a Home vs. Buying Difficulties
American homeowners don't seem to like the buying process, a new study finds. Click through to learn which generation of homeowners found the journey from being a homebuyer to an owner most difficult.
Read More »Why Are Existing Home Sales Underperforming?
There’s a persisting gap between actual existing home sales and their potential in an otherwise robust housing market, according to a report. Here are the factors responsible for the gap and ways to bridge it.
Read More »Can Younger Homebuyers Reach the Ownership Milestone?
Most generations agree on the ideal age to buy a first home. But reality can be a big bump in the road to planning for one for many homebuyers. A new survey gives some insight.
Read More »NeighborWorks America Appoints New President and CEO
NeighborWorks America, recently announced the appointment of Marietta Rodriguez, as President and CEO of NeighborWorks America. Jeffrey Bryson, who served as interim President and CEO for the nonprofit since September 2017, will remain on board until August 17.
Read More »Aging Baby Boomers and the Housing Market?
Accounting for 46 million homes, the baby boomer generation is beginning to enter the age when many leave the housing market. Here’s what a Fannie Mae study found on who would take the place of these aging homeowners.
Read More »Why Don’t More Millennials Own Homes?
A new report found that the homeownership rate for millennials was lower than for generations past. While the reasons are many and varied, here’s what the researchers recommended to tackle this challenge.
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