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Increased Construction Activity Driving Home Price Declines
Increased residential construction activity, especially in the South, is improving affordability in certain markets as the spring homebuying season gets underway. Here’s how else construction...
Q1 Foreclosure Auction Volume Hits Six-Quarter High
A new report from Auction.com breaks down foreclosure auction and REO activity for the first quarter of the year, including year-over-year trends and where things stand compared to pre-pandemic...
Snapshot: 2025’s Top Rental Markets
As we near the halfway point of the year, a new study examines the top U.S. metros providing stability and comfort for renters. Find out which Virginia metro topped the list this time. The post...
Where Is Renting a Better Option Than Buying?
Choosing between renting and buying a home can be challenging, and LendingTree breaks down the metros where renting is a more cost-effective choice than owning. The post Where Is Renting a Better...
Clouds Looming Over the Sunshine State’s Housing Market
An up-close look at the factors trending in Florida that are changing the mindset of those once looking to choose the state as a destination and driving them elsewhere. The post Clouds Looming...
CRE Volume on the Rebound?
MBA’s latest Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance report breaks down how commercial real estate lending fared last year thanks to leverage on the multifamily side, as well as which factors...
Grading the States on Housing Affordability
A new study grades all 50 states, taking into consideration housing affordability and homebuilding trends, offering insights into which states are effectively addressing housing challenges and...
Multifamily Sector Trends Update
“Some landlords are slashing prices and offering concessions like free parking to woo tenants, but renters should know that these perks could start to dry up,” said Redfin Senior Economist...
Q1 Profit Margins on U.S. Home Sales Fall
“Sellers may not be enjoying quite the same windfall they were a few years ago, but by historical standards, profits are strong, both in terms of margins and raw dollar value,” said Rob Barber,...
Where Are Properties Most Vulnerable to Spring Storms?
“Spring no longer means just warmer weather—it signals the start of the most destructive season for homeowners,” said Tammy Nichols Schwartz, CPCU and Senior Director of Data and Analytics at...
More Saying ‘I Do’ to Down Payment Assistance in Lieu of Wedding Gifts
Beginning a life together is not the only goal of marriage. Finding a location to call home is another important concern for many couples. However, juggling your aspirations for a wedding and...
Consolidated Analytics and Sagent Expand Dara Mortgage Claims Partnership
Consolidated Analytics (CA), a mortgage services provider, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Sagent, a mortgage servicing fintech software company, to further integrate Dara...
Where Are Home Prices Headed?
"We’re moving into the heart of home sales season," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com. "Pending home sales picked up in February, but remained lower than one year ago, a trend...
Voices of Velocity 2025: Norris Bishop
Norris Bishop, Broker/Owner with Norris Bishop Realty, took part in the recent Velocity 2025 Conference in Dallas, and shares his thoughts with MortgagePoint on the state of the market, tech...
MBA Seeks Revisions to FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing Program
In a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, the MBA highlights suggested changes to the FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing program to lower housing costs and increase housing supply. The post...
HUD Announces Expansion of the Tribal HUD-VASH Program
HUD program receives additional funding to deliver rental assistance to Native American veterans who are, or are at-risk, of becoming homeless in Tribal communities across the nation. The post HUD...
Homebuyers Battling Economic Uncertainty
Because there are more sellers than buyers and home price growth has slowed, purchasers continue to struggle financially and were less inclined to buy when interest rates dropped in March,...
Let the Buyer Beware: Survey Spotlights Regret, Pressure, and Hidden Costs
A new survey reveals that 31% of first-time buyers experienced buyer’s remorse, with rushed decisions, unexpected expenses, and emotional stress playing key roles in regret. The post Let the Buyer...
Legal League Perspectives: Jennifer Rogers
In a new podcast with MortgagePoint, Jennifer Rogers, Managing Attorney with IDEA Law Group, shares her thoughts on the importance of trade groups like Legal League, and the role government has...
Bankruptcy Inquiries Reach Pandemic-Era Highs as Tariff Effects Loom
As tariff impacts loom, bankruptcy legal inquiries spiked in Q1 following three quarters of high consumer concern, as "bankruptcy inquiries hit the highest we've seen since early 2020, just before...