In Q3, median single-family rental prices experienced a marginal year-over-year increase, according to HouseCanary's latest report, as inventory posted a substantial surge and median days on market ticked up significantly compared to Q3 of 2022.
Read More »Q2 Mortgage Trends Report Finds Declining Critical Defect Rate
For the third consecutive quarter, mortgage critical defect rates declined, as ACES Quality Management notes lenders should focus on the deteriorating quality in the core underwriting categories in the coming months.
Read More »Emerging Trending Housing Topics for 2024
A new paper from Better Homes and Gardens’ Real Estate Professionals weigh in on upcoming trends that will be popular in 2024.
Read More »Sen. Warren Targets Affordable Housing Issues
In a recent speech before the New England Council, Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for big national investment to lower housing costs nationwide, while fortifying protections for both renters and families.
Read More »Overdraft Fees Still a Surprise to Many
Even in light of changing legislation and promises from banks to be more transparent on how and when overdraft fees occur, the CFPB has found that many Americans are still surprised by them.
Read More »Property Managers Urged to Adopt Digital Payment Solutions
A new poll has found that renters prefer their property managers utilize electronic methods of payment, as nearly 80% of renters polled preferred digital payment options when receiving a security deposit refund from a landlord or property management company.
Read More »Housing Starts on the Rise in November
HUD and the Census Bureau have reported privately‐owned housing starts were up in November 2023, nearly 15% above October 2023’s totals.
Read More »Report: Home Insurance Concerns on the Rise
A new analysis from Matic has found that continued challenges may lie ahead in the home insurance landscape in 2024, as record premiums and increased deductibles continue to impact mortgage lenders.
Read More »Home Prices Slide as Mortgage Rates Continue to Ease
While the number of homes for sale dipped slightly, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, home prices are retreating alongside high mortgage rates, which posted their second consecutive decline in November.
Read More »The Number of Affordable Homes Available Dwindles
While affordability issues linger for many, a new study from Redfin has found that just a small portion of homes were deemed affordable by modern lending standards.
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