Amid rising home prices, the average mortgage payment has increased by $50 over the last six weeks as sellers’ median asking price increased 12% year over year to a new record high according to a new report from Redfin. Even though median asking prices are at record-highs, houses are still being purchased at a blistering pace—46% of homes ...
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According to the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, traditional jobless reports may mask a harsher truth: could many more Americans than expected be stuck in survival mode? The post...
A new study examines typical homeowner savings due to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap after passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The post Where Are Households Most...
According to the Realtor.com 2025 Best Time to Buy Report, one particular week will be the year's "sweet spot" for home shoppers, as buyers may see more active listings than at the start of the...
At the upcoming Five Star Conference in Dallas, the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award will recognize the individual who has left an indelible impact on the industry over the course of their careers,...
According to data from the MBA’s Mortgage Applications Survey, homebuyers and existing owners may finally catch a break: lower rates, eased standards and more lender willingness are creating...
Amid pressure from the Trump administration and for the first time since December 2024, the Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points at the conclusion of...
The Streamlining Manufactured Housing Standards Act seeks to lower housing costs by streamlining HUD's regulation of quality, affordable homes in communities that need them most. The post New Bill...
August saw the first month-over-month rent price decline since March 2025 and the 25th consecutive month of year-over-year decreases, as "rental declines across the majority of markets in...
The D.C. Circuit appeals court rejected President Trump’s attempts to remove Cook, citing lack of “for-cause” trigger and denying due process. The ruling will allow Cook to remain in place through...
Meet the five finalists for Five Star’s Industry Partner Impact Award—tech providers, legal firms, and vendors—who have made a significant impact on the mortgage and housing sectors. The post Five...
After the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Miran as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Monday, he took the oath of office Tuesday, just in time to vote on the direction...
The bipartisan bill seeks to solve the housing affordability crisis by establishing an interagency task force dedicated to lowering mortgage costs, reducing regulatory hurdles, and improving...
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...
After a new FHFA policy made it easier for rent payments to help consumers qualify for mortgages, the number of consumers whose rent payments are being reported to credit reporting agencies is...
With affordability still a concern amongst the homebuying public, the rental market continues to flourish, as nearly half the apartments built in the first quarter were snapped up by renters. The...
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...
