A new analysis from a March LendingTree study found more than 16 million vacant housing units in the U.S. This figure may seem steep but becomes more reasonable when you consider how many homes nationwide sit empty while they’re waiting to be rented or sold or their owners are staying in their primary residence. While ...
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As rent consumes more household income, programs such as SNAP and Medicaid are helping millions of renters survive, but looming cuts could deepen the strain. The post Federal Aid Is Softening the...
A hoped-for "Silver Tsunami" of aging Baby Boomers unlocking their homes and returning them to the market has, instead, hit like a gentle, rolling wave that has not affected the real estate...
The advertisement comes as the Trump administration pushes to show voters that it is responding to their concerns about affordability, including in the housing market, ahead of the midterm...
A new Realtor.com report revealed that younger adults are delaying car ownership, homeownership, and driving less in general due to severe affordability pressure. Do trends suggest a less mobile...
More than 367,000 U.S. properties saw foreclosure filings last year, marking a rise from 2024. But how will strong homeowner equity levels and more disciplined post-pandemic lending standards mean...
The Stop Wall Street Landlords Act would strip tax benefits and restrict GSE-backed financing for large institutional buyers, as lawmakers from both parties shine more spotlight investor activity...
A new LendingTree analysis shows that renters now pay significantly less per month than homeowners with a mortgage, underscoring how high home prices and elevated interest rates continue to tilt...
President Trump has signaled hesitance about tapping his top economic adviser for the top job at the Fed, shaking up the contest over who will lead the central bank. The post Hassett’s Fed Chair...
While asking rents have declined nationally since 2023, higher-income renters have benefited most from recent price relief, according to Realtor.com. The post Rent Declines Favor Higher Earners as...
A growing number of homeowners are discovering that their insurance policies fall far short of rebuilding costs after natural disasters, according to a new Bloomberg report. The post U.S. Home...
In the second of a three-part series, the Mortgage Servicing Executive Alliance examines where AI is being deployed across the servicing lifecycle, the operational and compliance risks that...
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the "U.S. economy is one of pretty good growth going forward." The post Fed’s Kashkari Upbeat on 2026, Expects Inflation to...
The member-owned cooperative supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to about 800 members and associated institutions in...
The National Economic Council Director told Fox Business that Trump will include it in his plans for housing affordability that he will expand upon at the World Economic Forum in Davos,...
President Donald Trump has outlined plans to address everything from energy costs to credit card debt to mortgage rates. However, economist Paul Krugman believes those alternatives are...
Although housing inventory has increased and homebuyers now have more options than they did a year ago, mortgage rate lock-ins and continued uncertainty will likely limit growth in existing-home...
While the move may modestly tighten spreads, experts said broader forces such as inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and global risk will continue to dominate rate movements. The post Experts: How...
Bill Pulte says homebuilders should spend funds to assist consumers, perhaps by lowering home prices. The post FHFA Director Admonishes Homebuilders Against Stock Buybacks first appeared on The...
We've been told for years that housing affordability eventually would "normalize," but an industry expert says the numbers indicate that might not happen. The post Housing Expert: Pre-pandemic...
According to a recent Bright MLS survey, rising consumer anxiety over spending, job security, and debt persists in 2026, and reveals which U.S. households report the highest levels of stress. The...
