CMF Quote of the Week

“State-by-state adoption of CPACE gained further momentum last year. Several new states passed C-PACE program legislation to bring the total to 40 states including Washington, D.C. And enhancements to individual programs, such as in New York City, continue to fine-tune local regulations for easier implementation.”–Anne Hill, Senior Vice President of Bayview PACE, a subsidiary of Bayview Asset Management

ATTOM: Homeownership Remains a Financial Stretch

Median-priced single-family homes and condos were less affordable in first-quarter 2025 compared to historical averages in 97% of counties around the nation with enough data to analyze, according to ATTOM, Irvine, Calif.

CMF Quote of the Week

“Owning a home used to be the crux of the American dream, and while many still consider it a rite of passage, a lot of people are opting to rent for longer because they can’t afford to buy a place of their own. Even people who can afford to buy homes are choosing leases over mortgages, often because they want a flexible, low-maintenance lifestyle, or want to invest their money somewhere other than real estate.”
–Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather