A study ranking 150 cities on the basis of their operating efficiency looked at the best and worst in keeping the best services and budgets for their residents. While the best city isn’t what one would expect, the worst one may or may not surprise.
Read More »The Resurgence of Urban Housing
With over 29 million Americans calling urban neighborhoods home and central cities seizing a sizeable chunk of new job growth, these core locales are metamorphosing into communities that are “more diverse and more interesting than ever,” new study says. But what about the ’burbs?
Read More »Fannie Mae Recognizes Innovative Ideas
Out of hundreds of hopefuls, three proposals made the cut in phase one of Fannie Mae’s $10M Innovation Challenge, targeted at tackling affordability issues in the housing realm. Is one of these inventive ideas headed to your neck of the woods?
Read More »Homes Here are Selling Quick and Fast …
Despite rising home prices, a report found that homes are selling at record speed, especially in certain markets. Which cities saw homes moving faster than others?
Read More »Redirecting Default Risk Away From Taxpayers
Two industry experts talk GSEs, CRTs, and guarantee fees and why shifting mortgage default risk from taxpayers to investors is a very good thing, including helping shield taxpayers from a dire financial crisis more onerous than ’08.
Read More »Homeowners Making the Best of Their Nests
Low inventory, inflated prices, and soaring mortgage rates have many people opting to stay put. Find out how homeowners are making lemonade of the housing market’s lemons.
Read More »Best Housing Bets for Vets
There is a (very) small army of U.S. housing markets with properties that members of the military are able to afford, a recent study reveals. Which places are saluting veterans with affordability?
Read More »Non-Owner-Occupied Homes: Where Are They Most Common?
A recent study of non-owner-occupied mortgage originations discovered that certain cities are a hotbed for vacation, investment, and second homes. Cities in the South and West are leading the pack.
Read More »This Factor Is Keeping Many Homeowners From Moving
From the aggravation of purging and packing to the annoyance of scheduling and transporting belongings from point A to B, the process of moving can sometimes be rife with frustrations. According to a survey conducted by SpareFoot, an online self-storage ...
Read More »Construction Starts Surged in March
The construction sector sped ahead in March to reach the highest level recorded in the past six months. Where did residential construction stand in the mix?
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