Even considering rampant inflation and high mortgage rates, the idea of owning a home and achieving the American Dream remains a primary goal for large swaths of the population, according to a survey from Falls & Co.
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Existing-Home Sales Retreat as Median Sale Price Jumps YoY
According to the National Association of Realtors, while existing-home sales dipped in August, existing-home sale prices increased year-over-year, continuing recent trends. The post Existing-Home...
Report: First-Time Home Buyers May Face Uphill Battle
Despite the recent dip in mortgage rates, NerdWallet reports that while home prices may be down from their 2022 high, prices are still out of reach for many first-time buyers. The post Report:...
Empowering Future Generations
At next week’s Five Star Conference, those women leaders in the mortgage space who have built diverse, high-performing teams, and have impacted the industry will be honored with the Leadership by...
Q2 Home Flipping Activity Slips
ATTOM examined trends in Q2 home flipping, as investment profits rose to nearly $75,000, despite overall activity dipping quarter-over-quarter. The post Q2 Home Flipping Activity Slips first...
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Shows Modest Climb in Q2
“We anticipate that long-term interest rates, which are significantly lower than a year ago, will help increase origination activity in coming quarters—boosting both new loans coming onto the...
Six Ways to Make Property Taxes Easier for Homeowners
Dustin Moore of CoreLogic discusses tips on how taking a multifaceted approach will make the tax experience smoother for all involved in the process. The post Six Ways to Make Property Taxes...
New Home Purchase Applications Boast YoY Gains
“Homebuyers, including a growing share of first-time buyers, continue to favor newly built homes, as declining mortgage rates in August contributed to the uptick in new home sales activity," said...
Fannie Mae Forecast: Existing Home Sales Near 30-Year Low
Although mortgage rates have dropped and supply has spiked in some areas of the nation, existing home sales are forecast to remain sluggish for the remainder of the year; however, Fannie Mae...
HUD Expands Affordable Housing for People With Disabilities
A new round of funding by the Department will create strategies and programs to help identify and refer low-income persons with disabilities to eligible homes and provide them with rental...
Honoring the Industry’s Rising Stars
At the upcoming Five Star Conference in Dallas, young women leaders who are driving progress will be honored with the Rising Star Executive Award. Meet the finalists for this award and find out...
Fed Cuts Interest Rate by a Half-Point
After four years of rate hikes and non-movement, the Federal Reserve has slashed the benchmark interest rate in a move that will boost purchasing power for potential homebuyers nationwide. The...
Homebuyers Seeking Connection to Community
According to a U.S. Surgeon General study on America's "loneliness epidemic," which found that 1 in 2 U.S. adults experience loneliness as a result of social separation, recent Century 21 data...
Where Is It Cheaper to Buy Than Rent?
As mortgage rates drop and affordability continues to improve, Zillow identifies the U.S. metros where buying a home has become more affordable than monthly rental rates. The post Where Is It...
Survey: AI Assisting More Than 30% Manage Their Finances
A new study by BMO Financial Group examines who is turning their financial and investment decisions over to artificial intelligence, and the reasoning behind these decisions. The post Survey: AI...
Sen. Scott Introduces New Comprehensive Housing Measure
New legislation seeks reforms across all segments of the housing market, with a focus on supporting families and communities. The post Sen. Scott Introduces New Comprehensive Housing Measure first...
Opendoor Names Former Fannie Mae President to Its Board
David Benson, who retired as President of the GSE earlier this year, has been named to the Board of Directors for the nationwide e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions. The...
More Boomers Are Staying Put
A new study from Clever Real Estate has found an increasing number of baby boomers plan to remain in their homes, impacting already-strained housing market inventories. The post More Boomers Are...
Keys for Life Luncheon to Kick Off Five Star Conference
The Keys for Life Opening Luncheon will officially launch the Five Star Conference next week, with segments honoring U.S. military veterans, examining the state of the industry, and presenting the...
FHFA Launches Natural Disaster Dashboard
The Agency has unveiled a new online tool using data to estimate county-level damages and mortgage loan concentrations in disaster-prone areas, helping to identify regions most vulnerable to...
Buyer Competition Expected to Ramp Up This Fall
Since May—when they peaked—monthly mortgage payments have decreased nationally, boasting "an opportunity for buyers who have been waiting in the wings for a monthly mortgage payment they can...