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Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Feel Cost of Living Outpacing Worker Salaries
A new BofA study revealed that American employees continue to feel stressed about their finances and remain concerned about the increasing cost of living, with an estimated 67% of American...
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Feel Cost of Living Outpacing Worker Salaries
A new BofA study revealed that American employees continue to feel stressed about their finances and remain concerned about the increasing cost of living, with an estimated 67% of American...
Total Housing Market Values Up Nearly 50% From Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new Zillow study revealed that total U.S. housing value has surged more than $2.6 trillion over the past year, an estimated 49% higher than before the pandemic, with new home construction...
Total Housing Market Values Up Nearly 50% From Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new Zillow study revealed that total U.S. housing value has surged more than $2.6 trillion over the past year, an estimated 49% higher than before the pandemic, with new home construction...
New Report Examines the Harm of Tenant Screening on Renters
The National Consumer Law Center has issued a report on how errors and bias in the screening process disproportionately harms Black and Latino/Hispanic renters.
Midwest Housing Markets Lead the Nation Given Their Relative Affordability
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index trended upward in July, with 19 of the 20 major U.S. metro markets reported month-over-month price increases.
Americans Struggling with Homebuyer’s Remorse, Housing Costs
A new All Star Home study revealed that 1 in 5 homeowners regret relocating, citing unexpected home costs as their top reason, while more than 20% of Americans said they regret how much they paid...
Americans Struggling with Homebuyer’s Remorse, Housing Costs
A new All Star Home study revealed that 1 in 5 homeowners regret relocating, citing unexpected home costs as their top reason, while more than 20% of Americans said they regret how much they paid...
Housing Affordability Reaches Lowest Point in Over Three Decades
According to the First American Real House Price Index, housing affordability dropped to its lowest point in more than three decades, with home prices jumping 2% from June.
John Erickson Joins the Board of Directors of NMI Holdings
Bringing more than 35 years of financial services experience to his new role, John Erickson becomes the 10th member of National MI’s Board of Directors.
Measuring the Gap Between eClose Tech and Adoption
A new survey from Snapdocs has found that 74% of lenders have invested in digital closing technology, yet only 28% of that total have achieved an adoption rate of 60% or better.
Americans Are Growing Less Confident They Can Afford a Home
According to MeridianLink’s latest Nationwide Mortgage Lending Survey, more than 30% of Americans are less confident in their ability to afford a home compared to five years ago. In addition, 55%...
Renting Remains More Affordable Than Buying in Most Large U.S. Metros
According to Realtor.com's August 2023 Rental Report, buying a starter home in the top 50 metros cost approximately 60.3% more than renting, while median U.S. rents experienced their fourth...
Home Prices, Listings Up; Pending Sales Down
According to Dana Anderson, a Data Journalist for Redfin, median sales prices occurred in eight of the top 50 metropolitan markets, while pending sales fell in all 50 markets at an average rate of...
Home Prices, Listings Up; Pending Sales Down
According to Dana Anderson, a Data Journalist for Redfin, median sales prices occurred in eight of the top 50 metropolitan markets, while pending sales fell in all 50 markets at an average rate of...
Wells Fargo Taps Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State as Vice Chairman
Thomas R. Nides will join the executive team at Wells Fargo, bringing experience as U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and COO of the U.S. State Department under the Obama Administration to his new role.
Some Homeowners Feel Negatively About Building More Housing Near Them
A recent Redfin survey revealed nearly 80% of respondents support promoting building more housing, while 20% of them remain opposed to building an apartment complex in their neighborhood.
Some Homeowners Feel Negatively About Building More Housing Near Them
A recent Redfin survey revealed nearly 80% of respondents support promoting building more housing, while 20% of them remain opposed to building an apartment complex in their neighborhood.
Existing-Home Sales Retreated in August
"Home sales have been stable for several months, neither rising nor falling in any meaningful way," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Fed Pauses Rate Hike, Mortgage Rates Follow Suit
Mortgage rates gained just one basis point week-over-week according to Freddie Mac, marking the sixth consecutive week that the 30-year rate exceeded the 7% mark, pushing down home builder...