Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity
Encouraging economic news bumped mortgage applications up by 2.6% for the week ending May 3
American Families Are Spending a Quarter of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
The average monthly mortgage payment is up more than 9% year-over-year
Is Fractional Homeownership Any Kind of Solution for Housing Attainability?
The imbalance between housing supply and demand is spurring some innovative options within the real estate industry
States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years
Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises
Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers
Luxurious Second-Homes Considered A Savvy Investment
Amid economic and political uncertainty, high-end buyers want to put their money into tangible properties
Energy Efficiency
Partnership Expands Financing Options for Residential Energy Efficiency
Renovate America and the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) announced a partnership in March
At Tax Time, A Few Thoughts
Tax changes over the years have rendered the mortgage interest tax deduction nearly useless
Financing
Sources of Financing for New Home Sales
The NAHB analyzed the most recent Census estimates regarding sources of financing for new-home sales and discovered a continuing trend toward…
Fannie and Freddie to Raise Loan Limits in 29 Costly Counties
Affected counties can be found from Washington to Massachusetts
Can We Afford to Raise Rates?
Is the economy “well enough”? Many economists and analysts say it’s not.
Can We Afford To Raise Rates?
Is the economy “well enough”? Many economists and analysts say it’s not.
Exclusive Research: Builders and Bankers
Home builders share their views on credit availability, appraisals, and alternative financing
North Dakota Faces Real Estate Crisis
Too few residents can afford the homes that were built during North Dakota’s oil boom
Regulator tells Fannie, Freddie to expand loans for low-income families
Broader access to housing credit sought
