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Homeowners and Buyers Reveal the Most Desired Home Trends for 2025
By examining hundreds of attributes and design motifs referenced in for-sale listings, Zillow has identified the top growing trends sought out by house hunters in the coming year. The post...
Costs Mounting for Homebuyers
A new study digs deeper into the rising cost of purchasing a home, as repairs and renovations, concessions, closing costs, as well as other upfront expenses have contributed to increased...
Taking the Pulse of Mortgage Servicing: Industry Leaders on What’s Ahead
MortgagePoint speaks with servicing executives about the current state of the industry, the challenges they are currently navigating, and what they expect for the year ahead. The post Taking the...
Q3 U.S. Foreclosure Snapshot
“Foreclosure activity remains challenging for U.S. homeowners, with starts and completed foreclosures up in October,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. “As we approach 2025, the recent Fed rate cut,...
How Many Renters Are Paying Less Than $1K per Month?
With the median apartment asking rent now over $1,600, a new examination of Census Bureau data takes a closer look at renters paying less than $1,000 per month, and the areas where renters are...
Home-Care Costs Continue to Climb
Despite recent research revealing inflation deceleration, extreme weather, aging housing inventory, and national economic conditions are taking a toll on 'essential home project' prices. The post...
Which Mortgage Lenders Led the Way in Customer Satisfaction?
J.D. Power ranks the nation’s top mortgage lenders based on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy scores in its annual survey. The post Which Mortgage Lenders Led the Way in Customer...
Good News for Renters Seeking Affordable Rentals
According to Sheharyar Bokhari, Senior Economist at Redfin, although rent prices remain flat in many U.S. metros where rental supply outpaces demand, new apartments are being built at the fastest...
Home Price Appreciation Climbs in Q3
According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR, "home prices remain on solid ground as reflected by the vast number of markets experiencing gains." The post Home Price Appreciation Climbs in...
How Digital Technology Helps Keep the American Dream Alive for Military Borrowers
Military borrowers face a number of obstacles on the path to homeownership, however recent innovations in mortgage technology are making homeownership more accessible to military families. The...
VA Loans Empowering Veteran Homeownership
A new study examines the top metro areas where military homeownership rates have surpassed non-military rates, taking a deeper look at the factors for this rise. The post VA Loans Empowering...
REO Professionals to Converge on Forth Worth
Geared for professionals in the REO market, Five Star’s FORCE group will present its Velocity conference for agents and brokers, asset managers, property management, attorneys, and servicers in...
REO Professionals to Converge on Forth Worth
Geared for professionals in the REO market, Five Star’s FORCE group will present its Velocity conference for agents and brokers, asset managers, property management, attorneys, and servicers in...
Experts Forecast Home Sale Growth for 2025
Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR, has revealed his forecast for 2025-2026, examining the state of the U.S. residential real estate market, and trends in home sales over the next year. The...
Honoring the Nation’s Most Patriotic Cities
A new analysis identifies the U.S. cities exemplifying patriotism through Veteran’s Day, by a breakdown of online searches, voting rates, and support for veteran-owned businesses. The post...
Veteran Homelessness Drops to Lowest Level on Record
“Far too many of our nation’s veterans experience homelessness each year, and that is why HUD is laser-focused on ensuring that every veteran has a home,” said HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman. The...
Opportunity Zone Housing Markets Keeping Pace With Nationwide Price Gains
A Q3 2024 analysis examines qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The post Opportunity Zone Housing Markets...
2025 Five Star Conference: Early-Bird Registration Now Open
Just weeks after the conclusion of the highly successful 2024 Five Star Conference, early-bird registrations for the 2025 conference are now open. Join Five Star at the Omni Dallas Hotel on...
Commercial & Multifamily Borrowing Jumps in Q3
“After a slow start to the year, borrowing and lending backed by commercial real estate properties picked up during the third quarter,” said Jamie Woodwell, MBA’s Head of Commercial Real Estate...
Ranking the Top Destinations for U.S. Vets Transitioning to Civilian Life
In honor of Veteran’s Day, a new report looks at the top cities for vets exiting military service to shift into civilian life, evaluating pros and cons of locations where they might consider...