Office Conversions Find New Life After Property Values Plunge

The Wall Street Journal, Nov. 26, 2024-Peter GrantDeveloper efforts to convert emptying office towers into residential buildings have largely gone nowhere. That may be finally changing.Click here for more (subscription)

Home Affordability Takes a Hit After Months of Positive News

National Mortgage News, Sept. 26, 2024-Spencer LeeHome affordability reversed course this fall, with median payments up for the first time since April due to higher mortgage rates.Click here for more …

How Big is the US Housing Shortage?

NPR, Nov. 25, 2024-Wailin Wong, Adrian Ma, Corey Bridges, Kate ConcannonHousing affordability is a top concern for Americans and a hot political topic. Estimates for the number of needed homes …

This Is How Home Buyers Decide Where to Live Next

National Mortgage News, Nov. 25, 2024-Brad FinkelsteinGetting the best deal isn’t everything to prospective homebuyers. In fact, being closer to friends and family was the primary driver for relocating during …

HELOCs With Expanded Criteria Are Trending Among Lenders

National Mortgage News, Nov. 25, 2024-Bonnie SinnockMore mortgage companies have moved into expanded-parameter home equity line of credit programs recently as rated securitizations have grown and volumes are set to …

Most People Who Move Do It To Save on Housing

National Mortgage Professional, Nov. 25, 2024-Lew SichelmanWhy are so many people leaving California for Arizona? In a word, housing costs.Click here for more