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-...
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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...
DOJ Fires Back at NAR With Court Filing of its Own
The courtroom volley between The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) wages on. This...
Mortgage Rates Reach Peak High Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.05%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac. This...
Remodeling Demand Is Strong Despite Material and Labor Shortages
Remodeler's confidence increased in the third quarter, with the NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posting a reading of...
Top 4 ‘Don’t Bother’ Projects to Flag for Your Home Sellers
There’s a big difference in value between making improvements when planning to stay in a home versus prepping it for the market. Read more.
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