“With higher mortgage rates deterring many rate locked-in homeowners from selling, free-and-clear homeowners may hold the key to unlocking some much-needed supply for today’s housing market," said First American VP and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi.
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ATTOM has released its Q2 2025 report analyzing qualified low-income opportunity zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment, and while home price growth increased in those zones this...
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September data shows luxury prices dipping slightly, and listings lingering longer on the market, signaling a gradual normalization after years of record-breaking activity. The post Luxury Housing...
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With reserves at $2.8 trillion and balance sheet runoff ending, the Fed’s $125 billion injection marks a turning point in its tightening cycle. The post Fed Injects $125B Into Banking System as...
U.S. Household Debt Climbs to $18.6 Trillion
The New York Fed reports that household debt increased by $197 billion in Q3 2025, even as delinquency rates held steady thanks to strong home equity and disciplined lending. The post U.S....
FHLBanks Back FHFA’s Efforts to Modernize Oversight, Expand Housing Supply
A letter from the Council of FHLBanks expressed strong support for FHFA’s modernization agenda and urged continued reform to help the System deliver on its housing mission. The post FHLBanks Back...
FHFA: Loan Mods, Forbearances Edge Down; Refi Volume Climbs
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Millions of Boomers Still Renting Homes Rather Than Buying
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Down Payments Hold Steady as Affordability Pressures Keep Buyers on the Sidelines
With housing costs still high and mortgage rates stubbornly elevated, typical down payments remain steady but far above pre-2020 norms. The post Down Payments Hold Steady as Affordability...
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Report: Trump Administration Removes FHFA Inspector General Joe Allen
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While President Trump insists inflation is no longer a concern, Treasury data shows price growth remains stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% goal, with housing and energy still driving costs. The post...
Gen Z Keeps Homeownership Dreams Alive Despite Record Affordability Challenges
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Bessent Says Housing Market in ‘Recession,’ Urges Fed to Act Faster on Rates
While the Fed has made two consecutive rate cuts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says slow action could deepen the slump in housing and expose the economy’s reliance on the tech sector. The post...
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Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns in New Role
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