In a time of the year when the market typically slows, a new report from Redfin found that 33% of homes sell within a week of hitting the market—a number that has been on the rise for the last six weeks. Redfin Analyst Tim Ellis attributed the rise to homebuyer demand, which has remained steady and strong over the last few ...
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According to Redfin, one region in particular is home to most of America's most resilient housing markets, which are experiencing both rising home values and sales. The post Which U.S. Housing...
“Weakness in the current housing market is expected to have a dampening effect on home improvement spending,” said Rachel Bogardus Drew, Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. The...
While many OZs are seeing healthy annual gains, the lag among low-priced tracts and widespread volatility highlight uneven levels of recovery. Here’s what Q2’s data reveals. The post Are...
After the resignation of Adriana Kugler, Stephen Miran, current Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers and architect behind the President’s tariff policy, has accepted nomination for the open...
The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act seeks to clarify that the Bureau cannot exercise its authority over entities engaged in the business of insurance. The post New Bill Bars CFPB From...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland has reportedly opened an investigation into California Sen. Adam Schiff for alleged violations related to wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making...
In Q2 2025, the price premium above existing homes fell to a historic low of 7.8%, making new building a more appealing and affordable option for today’s consumers. In addition to being more...
A growing number of office tenants in the U.S. are shifting from leasing space to buying it outright. Spurred by declining property values, favorable lending terms, and the desire for long-term...
A new report reveals how low-down-payment borrowers were able to achieve homeownership via private mortgage insurance in 2024, amid a housing market hampered by a constrained supply, high prices,...
Rep. Craig Goldman has proposed HR 4758, a bill that repeals three provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that restrict consumer choice and drive up the cost of home appliances. The post...
Multiple leading civil and human rights organizations sent a joint letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, voicing concerns about the Department’s plans to drop several compliance actions and fair...
As unemployment softens and inflation ticks up, does Federal Reserve data signals underlying weaknesses in the housing and credit markets? Here’s what a New York Fed report reveals. The post...
The income needed to afford a median-priced home has fallen year-over-year in nearly a dozen major metros, most of which are Sun Belt boomtowns that have seen a drop in home prices amid surging...
By expanding its CHOICEHome conventional financing options, the GSE seeks to boost housing inventory while providing lenders with innovative financing options. The post Freddie Mac Initiative...
National General Lender Services, an Allstate company, announced that it has been recognized by J.D. Power for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” for phone support. This...
Turning away from a “Housing First” focus, HUD Secretary Turner affirms federal backing for programs focused on civil commitment and sobriety requirements, moves which some critics warn fail to...
The Department welcomes its new chief legal advisor, overseeing all legal matters and activities, including providing legal opinions, drafting regulations and legislation, and representation in...
A new Realtor.com report revealed that many homebuyers are becoming increasingly interested in ZIPs that offer greater space, access to jobs, and better value in the current high-rate housing...
Sen. Tim Scott is lead sponsor on The Community Investment and Prosperity Act, a measure that seeks to raise the statutory cap limiting banks’ investments in community development projects, to...
In rebuilding the Los Angeles County region after January’s wildfires, nonprofits, including Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County, are working behind the scenes to assist residents...
