A newly released study suggests that borrowers have used recent premium cuts by the Federal Housing Administration to buy pricier homes.
The Waiting Game for Millennials May Be Over
Millennials are gaining market share in the second half of the year as more decide to take the plunge into home ownership, a new analysis by…
Mortgage Rates Barely Budge This Week
“Buyers appear anxious to purchase homes before the expected increase in interest rates later this year,” says Freddie Mac’s chief…
More Renters May Be Stuck
As rental costs continue to soar, many renters still struggle to save for a home.
Are Builders Ignoring the Entry-Level Market?
Some builders remain skeptical on whether there is enough demand yet to warrant more entry-level building.
CFPB Proposes Mortgage Rule Delay
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing a delay to new mortgage disclosure rules, pushing back the start date to Sat., Oct. 3.
Low-Income Neighborhoods Lag in Recovery
The housing recovery has lifted home prices in much of the country, but some neighborhoods – particularly ones in low-income areas –…
Supreme Court Upholds Concept of ‘Disparate Impact’ in Fair Housing Claims
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court announced today that housing practices that have discriminatory effects may constitute violations of federal…
Ariz. Agent Still Missing Days After Showing
An Arizona real estate professional remains missing one week after reportedly going to show an unknown property to an unidentified client near…
Report: Housing Outlook Remains Healthy
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Chicago were singled out as the major housing markets with the healthiest outlooks in the nation, according to a new…