New Home Purchase Applications Down in September as Loan Size Rises
Mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 16.2% YoY. Compared to August 2021, applications decreased by 4%., according to the...
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Mountain Peaks and Tumbleweeds: Real Estate in Frontierland, USA
Editor's note: Even in an industry where jobs are determined by the disparate geography and composition of their individual communities,...
Housing Starts: Multifamily Dips but Single-Family Holding Steady
Overall housing starts were down 1.6% in September to 1.56 million, pushed down by declines in multi-family construction. The September...
New FHFA Program Revisions to Promote Housing Sustainability
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently stated it is expanding eligibility for Fannie and Freddie's Refinance programs for low-...
MBA Pledges to Promote Equitable Homeownership With New Campaign
Home for all Pledge is a new commitment to promoting minority homeownership; affordable rental housing; and company diversity, equity and...
Year-End Outlook: A ‘Tick to Torrent’ of Foreclosures Expected in 2022
Editor's Note: RISMedia's Year-End Outlook series provides an in-depth analysis of the housing market's leading indicators for economic health, and...
Builder Confidence High Despite Continued Supply and Affordability Challenges
Builder confidence grew in October despite market challenges such as dwindling affordability due to increasing supply pricing and ongoing shortages....
Industry Forecasts Purchase Originations to Increase 9% to Record $1.73 Trillion in 2022
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced that purchase mortgage originations are expected to grow 9% to a new record...
Tim Hur Named AREAA 2022 National President
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has installed its next president. Tim Hur, 37, who is the managing...
Zillow Stops Buying Houses – What Does This Mean and Will Other iBuyers Follow Suit?
Editor's note: This story was updated on Oct. 19 with additional insights from industry practitioners. The supply chain challenges that...
Year-End Tune-Up: Streamline Your Real Estate Toolbox for 2026
Before the new year comes around, now is the time to step back and evaluate your tech stack, from your CRM and marketing automation tools to your showing schedulers and AI assistants. Read more.
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