Inflation Down, Consumer Spending Up Fractionally in New Data
Even as the economy as a whole is gripped by a significant pullback in many sectors—housing one of the most...
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Residential Mortgage Lending Declined at Fastest Pace in 8 Years in Q2
Residential mortgage lending in the second quarter of 2022 declined at its fastest pace in eight years, according to new...
A Tale of 2 (Digital) Cities: The Future of Virtual Real Estate
Few people have strong opinions on virtual real estate. For most, the term is a head-scratcher. They’re not sure what...
The Mortgage Mix: Increased Rates, Decreased Demand and the Decline of Refinancing
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday. Mortgage...
Mortgage Rates Continue See-Saw Trend, Tipping Higher
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) flipped again this week, averaging 5.55%, up from 5.22%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage...
Report: Black Borrowers Twice as Likely to Be Denied a Mortgage in These States
The housing market is filled with its share of challenges for aspiring homeowners. While some might argue the path toward...
Midwest and Northeast Markets Top Affordability List Based on Professions
It pays to make the big bucks, but knowing where your paycheck can go the furthest in today's market doesn't...
Pending Sales May Show Market Floor
The leading indicator of contract signings didn’t fall as steeply as other metrics last month.
Biden Announces Broad Student Loan Forgiveness
A long-time priority for political progressives—and many in the real estate industry—President Joe Biden today released a plan for expansive...
Suburbs Are Becoming Less Affordable for Renters
One of the enduring allures of suburbia is its affordability relative to cities. Perhaps not for much longer. The pandemic-induced...
Parked and Productive: How to Turn Car Time Into Winning Video Content
How to ditch the studio setup and stiff, over-edited videos at your desk, and turn your parked car into a high-converting mobile content hub. Read more.
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