The 2020 presidential race is pivotal for many reasons, including its implications for the housing industry, which often receives less attention on the campaign trail than other topics. Yet, as America faces a historic ...
Read More »Survey Shows America’s Most In-Demand ZIP Codes
People shopping for a home this year appear to be seeking both spaciousness and affordability, according to a new list of America’s most-desirable zip codes from Realtor.com. The website’s economics team ...
Read More »Fannie Mae: Economy Ready for Rebound After Historic Setback
According to an economist for the GSE, however, the pace of economic recovery will be driven largely by factors related to the coronavirus.
Read More »a360inc Expands Invoice and Payment Technology to Title Industry
a360inc, a technology and outsourcing services provider in the real estate industry, announced the official release of a new web-based invoice management software platform.
Read More »HECM Endrosements Falling, But Still High
A June dip follows a spike last May and still accounted for the second highest endorsement tally in over a year. Total endorsements for home equity conversion mortgages ...
Read More »Greener Pastures? Homebuyers’ Interest Turns to Rural America
The trend, economists say, is partly due to the fact that pandemic-related working from home means commute times are no longer a major factor for some people. The ...
Read More »President Trump, HUD Secretary Carson Op-Ed on ‘Defending Suburbs’
Repeating the President's recent campaign talking points, the op-ed piece defends traditional single-family zoning, which critics say does not sufficiently address the shortage of affordable housing.
Read More »Housing Health Improves Despite Pandemic Persistence
Low mortgage rates and declining unemployment have started to positively shift the home buying outlook. Activity could return to its early 2020 growth trajectory, researchers said.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Updates on Existing-Home Sales
On Friday, the National Association of Realtors will release the latest installment of its Existing-Home Sales Report, covering data for the month of July 2020. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Q2 2020: Metro Home Price Breakdown
According a recent quarterly report, nearly every metro area in America experienced an increase in home prices during the second quarter of the year. Here’s where prices rose the most.
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