Orange County Register, Dec. 17, 2024-Jeff LazersonLast week, I went to the Originator Connect holiday party and conference in Irvine, Calif. It was a good opportunity to sniff out innovative …
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Renters’ Favored Amenities Revealed
Multi-Housing News, Dec. 17, 2024-Jeffrey SteeleWalk-in closets, large windows, fresh air ventilation and high-efficiency appliances are among top amenities valued by renters nationwideClick here for more
Positive Net Absorption Grows in Office Market
Globe St., Dec. 17, 2024-Kristen SmithbergThe U.S. office market continued to build momentum after turning a corner in the second quarter after five straight quarters of negative net absorption. During …
The Housing Affordability Crisis Is Going Global
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 16, 2024-Josh MitchellWhen Mikey Cullen’s parents were in their early 20s, they earned enough as public-sector workers to buy a house in the city. Today, …
FHFA Data on Non-Performing Loan Sales Reflects Fewer Delinquencies Since Pandemic
HousingWire, Dec. 17, 2024-Chris ClowThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Tuesday released an update about the sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) through the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), saying the data …
New-Home Purchases Approach Two-Year Win Streak
National Mortgage News, Dec. 17, 2024-Spencer LeeA shortfall of existing homes provided another boost to homebuilders, with purchase applications for new constructions increasing for another month, according to the Mortgage …
BofA Overtakes PNC as Top HELOC Lender
Home Equity Lending News, December 13, 2024Home-equity line-of-credit production slowed last year. Amid the decline, Bank of America, N.A., overtook PNC Bank, N.A., as the biggest HELOC lender in the …
Mortgage Lenders are Key To Financing Stacks
National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 17, 2024-Lew SichelmanMany Low-Income Housing Tax Credit developments wouldn’t get off the ground without conventional mortgage lenders, who are often called upon to supply a significant …
U.S. Baby Boomers More Likely to Buy Homes at Risk of Heat, Fire and Flood
Mansion Global, Dec. 16, 2024-Liz LuckingOlder Americans are more likely to buy homes in areas with significant climate risk than their younger counterparts, according to a report Monday from Redfin.Click …
Americans Stay Put Amid Rising Home Values and Limited Housing Options, New Data Shows
WCNC, Dec. 16, 2024-Nikki BajemaNew data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows just how much life in America changed during the pandemic. From family life to housing trends, a lot …