The Wall Street Journal, May 9, 2025-Rebecca PicciottoA growing number of U.S. cities are embracing an alternative approach to revitalizing sleepy downtowns: Strike a deal with a local sports team …
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Mortgage Rates at a Standstill as Fed Holds Firm
MPA, May 9, 2025-Candyd MendozaMortgage rates barely budged over the past week as the Federal Reserve held short-term interest rates steady, reflecting the ongoing economic uncertainty gripping the housing market.Click …
Mortgage Bonds, Seen as Haven, Get Hit as Rates Took Wild Ride
Bloomberg News, May 9, 2025-Scott Carpenter and Caleb MutuaAsset managers and strategists have for years touted mortgage bonds as a haven when the economy stumbles, but the debt has underwhelmed …
Where Can Younger Buyers Afford Homes?
The New York Times, May 8, 2025-Julia EchiksonMillennials and Gen Z-ers are struggling to buy homes in most states, and it’s little surprise why. Millennials came of age in the …
Further Fed Rate Cuts Likely Ahead Despite May Hold
MPA, May 8, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in yesterday’s decision but highlighted the risk of a jump in unemployment and inflation due to the ongoing trade …
Apartment Landlords Prioritize Filling Vacancies Over Rent Amid Economic Uncertainty
Globe St., May 8, 2025-Kristen SmithbergU.S. apartment operators appear to be focused on filling vacant units quickly as economic uncertainty amplifies across the country at the start of the prime …
NCREIF: Property Appreciation Turns Positive for First Time Since 2022
Connect CRE, May 8, 2025-Paul BubnyProperty appreciation as measured in the NCREIF Property Index turned positive in 2025’s first quarter for the first time since Q2 2022, according to the …
Student Loan Payments Are Back. It’s a Problem for the Mortgage Market
HousingWire, May 7, 2025-Sarah WolakGeoff Black spoke to a former client last week who was looking to purchase a newly built home. She was a “responsible” borrower but made a …
How Co-living Conversions Can Help Solve the Housing Shortage
Building Design + Construction, May 7, 2025-Quinn PurcellThe need for affordable housing is more dire than ever; AEC firms continue to scratch their heads to find a viable solution. Converting …
Weekly Mortgage Demand Suddenly Surges, Despite Lingering Economic Uncertainty
CNBC, May 7, 2025-Diana OlickMortgage interest rates dropped for the second straight week, although not by a lot. That was thanks to more negative news on the economy. But despite …