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)
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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 …
Fed’s Kashkari: Interest-Rate Cut in December is ‘Reasonable’
Reuters, November 25, 2024-Ann Saphir and Rhea Rose AbrahamFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, typically on the hawkish end of the U.S. central bank’s policy spectrum, said on …
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 …
Podcast: For Some Unwed Couples, Buying a New Home Comes Before Marriage
The Wall Street Journal, Nov. 25, 2024The number of unmarried couples who bought a house before they got married has risen by almost 50% from 10 years ago, according to …
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
Florida Housing Market Dips as Hurricanes, Insurance Hikes Impact Sales in Local Areas
12 News, Nov. 25, 2024-Dani TravisThe red-hot housing market is somewhat cooling down in our area.Click here for more
Bessent to be Treasury Nominee, Trump Taps Turner for HUD
National Mortgage News, November 22, 2024-Kyle CampbellPresident-elect Donald Trump announced two cabinet nominations Friday evening that will shape his administration’s financial policies. Trump tapped Scott Bessent, a billionaire donor and …