In an unseasonable move, home prices and the rate at which they sell both ticked upwards in October, bucking trends that usually see a cooling during this time of year. According to a new report from Redfin, the October median home sale price increased to $357,007 which was a 1.5% increase from last month and a 13% increase from last year. The asking ...
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"Affordability conditions improved in June, a positive sign for prospective homebuyers looking to take advantage of slightly lower mortgage rates and moderating home prices," said Edward Seiler,...
According to Redfin, some major markets are reporting a drop in home prices as supply exceeds demand in 14 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros. The post Are Homebuyers Gaining an Edge in the...
“With home prices at record highs, you’d expect to see owners enjoying more equity in their homes so it’s good to see equity-rich rates rebound after a few slower quarters,” said Rob Barber, CEO...
HR 1815 establishes a permanent partial claims program within the VA Home Loan Program, bringing the VA in line with other federal agencies and replacing the VA Servicer Purchasing Program (VASP)...
Sens. Mike Crapo and Mark Warner push for the disbursement of funding from the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to assist distressed communities. The post Senators Call for...
The Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, which includes two bills to boost awareness of VA home loans and improve veteran disclosure requirements in...
A new study examines the preparedness of the U.S. baby boomer generation as they enter their 80s and encounter health and housing needs. The post Despite Holding Massive Home Equity, Boomers Face...
Widespread layoffs of federal employees and budget cuts for government-funded programs have altered the housing market in Washington, D.C., according to recent Redfin research, leaving some former...
Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act, a bill drafted to allow for the consideration of digital assets when assessing single-family mortgage eligibility. The post Bill...
Amid public scrutiny from President Trump and from administration members on social media, Fed Chair Jerome Powell held the federal funds rate at 4.25%-4.50% Wednesday afternoon, marking the fifth...
Higher mortgage rates aside, U.S. homeowners are growing increasingly dissatisfied with their mortgage servicers according to a new annual survey that reveals a "significant disconnect in the...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking comment on the notice of proposed rulemaking repealing the Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans regulation, citing...
The latest Realtor.com Housing Forecast report has released its midyear update, revealing the primary drivers that will further accelerate economic and housing activity for the rest of the...
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban has announced a legislative markup on The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, drafted to enhance the nation’s housing supply, improve affordability,...
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has released its 2025 Home Equity Lending Study, with Marina Walsh, MBA’s VP of Industry Analysis, highlighting the reasons why tapping home equity is...
A new study examines the state of home vacancy rates, spurred by oversupply or declining demand, which can push property values lower and slow economic growth. The post Vacancy Rates: These U.S....
A group of Senators, led by Jeff Merkley and Elizabeth Warren, have reached out to FHFA Director William Pulte about recent directives for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to submit proposals that would...
Trade groups partner on a brief regarding a New York foreclosure case centered on the state’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA). The post Legal League, ALFN File Joint Amicus Brief in U.S....
The Senate Appropriations Committee released its version of the Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill for HUD last week, while the Senate Banking Committee is set to hold a legislative "markup" on a wide...
As HUD slashes staff and cancels key FHIP grants, organizations warn investigations, discrimination hotlines, and enforcement are being negatively impacted. The post National Fair Housing Trends...
