CNN, May 1, 2025-Brian ToddAffordable housing advocates and congressional Democrats are warning that more foreclosures may occur as the Department of Veterans Affairs phases out a mortgage rescue program for …
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Americans Could Be Overvaluing Their Homes
Newsweek, April 30, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroInventory is surging across the U.S. and home sales are slowing down as sellers list their properties for a price much higher than buyers, who are …
Fannie Mae Posts 29th Straight Quarter of Profitability Amid GSE Shakeup
HousingWire, April 30, 2025-Sarah WolakFannie Mae announced its first quarter 2025 earnings today, reporting a net income of $3.7 billion, which added to the company’s 29th consecutive quarter of positive …
Builders Have the Most Unsold Homes Since 2009. These Are the Housing Markets With Deals
Fast Company, April 30, 2025-Lance LambertSpeaking to investors earlier this month, D.R. Horton CEO Paul Romanowski said that the spring 2025 selling season for America’s-largest homebuilder is off to a …
Housing Market Shows Positive Sign For Summer 2025 Buyers
Newsweek, April 30, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroWhile home prices are still rising across the U.S., the pace of their growth has slowed down significantly compared to the previous couple of years, suggesting …
Fannie Mae Lowers Mortgage Rate Outlook for 2025, 2026
MPA, April 29, 2025-Candyd MendozaFannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group has adjusted its projections for the housing market, mortgage rates, and broader economic conditions in its latest April …
Housing Market Satisfaction Plummets in U.S.
Newsweek, April 29, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroAmericans, like many people living in the world’s wealthiest economies, are increasingly dissatisfied with the availability of “good, affordable” housing in their country, according to a …
Podcast: TMBA’s Scott Norman on the Affordability Challenges in Texas
HousingWire, April 29, 2025On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Scott Norman, the CEO of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, about the challenges facing lenders in the …
The 5 States Where Homeowners Spend the Most on Their Mortgages — and the 5 Where They Spend the Least
Quartz, April 29, 2025-Ben KesslenIt’s no secret that housing prices in the U.S. have soared. In 2020, the median U.S. home price was $289,000. Now, it’s $418,000. And with mortgage …
Rising Insurance Rates are Eroding Affordability for Buyers–And Straining Homeowners’ Budgets
Bankrate, April 29, 2025-Rick ShargaAs the frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters increases, so too does the cost of homeowners insurance.Click here for more