Even as delinquencies are charting at their lowest level since March 2006, a report found that foreclosure starts had risen in July, especially in certain areas around the country.
Read More »10 Most Affordable Cities for Renters to Buy a Home
Despite asking prices going up, homeownership is not out of reach for renters, according to a recent study. They just have to know where to look.
Read More »Florida: The Only State to Post Increased Delinquencies
The Sunshine State is still feeling the impact of last year’s hurricanes, according to a report. But which Rocky Mountain State posted the least number of delinquencies?
Read More »Economy Gets an Upgrade, Despite Housing Drag
Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group just revised upward its economic 2018 forecast due to anticipated inventory restocking. Here’s why the housing market didn’t help add to the positive outlook.
Read More »Fannie Mae Reaches Out to Borrowers in Wildfire Zones
The numerous California communities hit hard by recent desolating—and spreading—wildfires can get at least a semblance of relief from Fannie Mae in the form of mortgage assistance, the GSE reminded borrowers in a statement. Under the GSE’s guidelines for single-family ...
Read More »Cities That Stress Less … and More
While a little bit of stress can actually be beneficial in certain instances, too much can affect your health and well-being. Nearly everyone feels stressed-out at some point, but there seem to be certain cities where citizens cope better than ...
Read More »Has Streamlining Benefited Loan Mods?
A recent research found that Fannie’s Mae’s streamlined, doc-free approach to mortgage modifications has increased their total success rate. But will the growth sustain?
Read More »More Young Americans Joining the Real Estate Industry
Housing shortages and sky-high prices seem not to bother would-be agents one bit, according to a survey, which shows a 6 percent rise in realtors over 2017. One particular demographic is fanning that growth.
Read More »Is Home Price Inequality a Good Thing?
A study seeking the answer to the impact of home price inequality in various markets made an interesting discovery. Click through to read what it found.
Read More »Rental Rates on the Rise
Much like the housing market, the rental sector is showing no signs of a slowdown. According to the most recent CoreLogic numbers, which show that U.S. single-family rents were up 2.9 percent year-over-year in April, among some other noteworthy data ...
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