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The Five Star Institute, in partnership with Consolidated Analytics, will host a webinar examining the current challenges in mortgage claims and offer key strategies to avoid common mistakes while...

According to a new Realtor.com survey, a combination of shifting opinions on key topics like home prices and housing affordability for both homeowners and renters, as well as migration trends from...

Findings from a new report from the FHFA highlight the significant growth in resources allocated by the Federal Home Loan Banks for programs aiding lower-income communities. The post FHLBanks...

While U.S. annual single-family rent growth slowed in August, levels remain up from since the beginning of the pandemic, according to CoreLogic, with pricey coastal metros leading the country with...

Factors such as cuts to the Fed Funds Rate and a reduction in mortgage rates have lifted single-family starts for the second consecutive month, keeping pace with an improvement in nationwide...

According to the October 2024 commentary from the GSE, the economy seems to be on a stronger foundation than previously predicted, with economic and home price growth forecast to slow throughout...

Rust Belt cities are experiencing a revitalization, with population growth, housing expansions, and poverty reduction signaling a positive shift. The post On the Mend: The Industrial Heartland’s...

As Q3 2024 mortgage rates remained in the 7% range, ATTOM analyzed the market for home sellers nationwide to determine the profit margin on typical single-family homes and condos. The post Home...

"Applications for new home purchases declined in September and continued to run ahead of last year's pace,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist, who noted that “mortgage rates were...

According to a new Zillow study, September experienced a strong return of both buyers and sellers to the market as a result of lower mortgage rates, as sales and new listings both approached...

Despite a trend of nationwide rent declines, a geographical divide remains in the U.S. rental market, according to Realtor.com, while multiple Midwestern markets experienced year-over-year...

This year’s Five Star Women in Housing Award recipients discuss their career paths, achievements, and their paths to breaking the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry. The post 2024’s Women...

A new survey from Redfin found that a majority of renters ranked housing affordability as a major factor in their decision-making come November when voting for the next President of the United...

The Department awards 13 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants to kickstart transformative plans for HUD-assisted housing, with a focus on building community wealth and strengthening local...

Jocelyn Martin-Leano looks back at her industry accomplishments and the challenges she has overcome during her career. The post Meet Five Star’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient first...

"Lenders remained cautious in this uncertain economic environment,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist. “Most component indexes decreased over the month, but the government index...

Navigating Mortgage Law: Insights with Stephen Hladik from Hladik Onorato & Federman In this episode of the MP Access Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephen Hladik, a Partner at Hladik Onorato &...

As homeownership becomes increasingly unattainable throughout the U.S., single-family rentals are now the starting point for many who can no longer afford to buy. In a new survey, Point2 reveals...

Previously only available in North Carolina and Texas, the GSE has expanded its EHC Program to support property owners and renters in all markets that lack a source of income protection. The post...