Foreclosures Up But Crisis Repeat Worries, Not So Much
Housing market experts don’t see another foreclosure crisis on the horizon for a number of reasons.
Foreclosures Are Surging But Still at Low Levels
Despite the increased level of foreclosure activity in September, we’re still far below historically normal numbers.
Banks Consider Climate Change Risk for Home Loans
Banks are starting to calculate their risk exposure to climate catastrophes, and this process can…
Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status
Home value increases have taken more than 1 million homes out of an “underwater” status, meaning…
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Economics
Federal Reserve Bank Leaders Express Worries About Housing Market
The Federal Reserve has been closely watching the housing market and some are more nervous than others about the bank’s role in bond purchases and…
Economics
Fed Says Economy's Recovery Continues, Not Strong Enough for Rate Talk
The Federal Reserve said it is nowhere near considering a rate hike as the economy continues its strong recovery despite growing concerns over the…
Economics
Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet
The National Association of Home Builders expects the Federal Reserve to announce a tapering of bond purchases before the end of 2021, but the…
Economics
How the Stock Market Could Impact Buyers
Anxieties over the rising COVID-19 delta variant caused the stock market to go red yesterday, and it could begin to affect homebuyers. Experts…
Housing Policy + Finance
FHA Will Change How Student Loan Debt Affects Eligibility
In order to assist more lower-income homebuyers and close the racial homeownership gap, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will change the…
Financing
Some Buyers Fear the End of Low Mortgage Rates is Here
Both mortgage rates and applications to refinance a home loan increased slightly last week, reversing course of previous trends. Rates for 30-year…
Economics
The Federal Reserve Anticipates Rising Interest Rates in 2023
In Federal Open Market Committee meetings this week, Federal Reserve members said interest rates will likely rise twice in 2023. Interest rates…
NAHB
Chairman's Message: Looking Back Before We Look Ahead
This special supplement from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) examines the trends…
Market Data + Trends
Vacation Home Demand Shrinks After New Lender Rules
Rising home prices and new mortgage lending rules for second homes could be why vacation home purchasing levels dropped to pre-pandemic levels…
Housing Policy + Finance
California Could Cover 45% of a Home Purchase for Eligible Buyers
California Senate Democrats proposed a new program as part of its Build Back Boldly budget plan that would assist first-time homebuyers with…
