A new article by Ksenia Potapov, an Economist for First American Financial Corporation, says that in a still red-hot market, there are bargains to be found at every level of housing—you just may not be searching in the right city. According to Potapov, affordability is declining in light of double-digit house-price appreciation and inventory shortages. ...
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The five female finalists for Five Star’s Public Sector Champion Award represent government agencies and GSEs whose work has impacted and strengthened the stability of the U.S. housing market. The...
Moderate price increases are being offset by rising costs, high interest rates, and stretched affordability, limiting actual gains in housing wealth, with Dr. Selma Hepp, Cotality’s Chief...
With overall mortgage credit availability rising and conforming loans easing, some mortgage types are becoming less restrictive, but supply remains tight amid economic caution. The post Mortgage...
The American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act of 2025 would require HUD, the USDA, VA, and FHFA to update their underwriting guidelines, systems, and standards to ensure assets held in brokerage...
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According to a new Realtor.com report, a majority of the recent and prospective homebuyers surveyed cited concerns about obtaining or renewing homeowners' insurance. The post Could Homeowners...
Meet the finalists for Five Star’s Mortgage Visionary Award, recognizing those female mortgage professionals who have demonstrated inspirational leadership, and have shaped lending practices or...
"The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources," said Reggie Booker, MBA’s Associate VP of Commercial Real Estate...
Rep. Maxine Waters is leading a contingent of House Democrats in seeking information on FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s mortgage fraud investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The post...
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While price growth dipped in July, well below the rate of inflation recorded in the Consumer Price Index during that same period, a new report from Cotality revealed the national average and...
Upward movement in both foreclosure starts and completions may signal increasing financial strain for some homeowners, amid elevated home prices and interest rates. The post Keeping an Eye on REO...
Meet the finalists for Five Star’s Rising Star Executive Award, honoring dynamic women executives who represent the next generation of leadership who possess the ability to inspire teams, spark...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may be on the verge of reducing more of its workforce due to new limits under Congressional funding, with staffers concerned there may be insufficient...
The face of U.S. rentership is getting older. Between 2013 and 2023, the number of renters aged 65+ grew by 2.4 million, representing a nearly 30% jump and the largest increase of any age group....
Nominated by President Trump after Adriana Kugler’s resignation from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, if confirmed, Miran will serve out a term expiring January 31, 2026. The post Senate...
The Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act provides housing protections for families experiencing economic hardship due to natural disasters, including a 120-day moratorium on evictions and a...
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin has sent a letter to Bill Pulte, accusing the FHFA Director of “brazen abuse” of authority and utilizing resources to “conduct deep-sea...
"Apartment construction boomed during the pandemic, but many of those projects have since wrapped up and fewer new ones are breaking ground," said Sheharyar Bokhari, Senior Economist at Redfin....
