Wall Street Journal, April 22, 2024–Konrad PutzierDetroit’s business-district transformation offers lessons to other cities struggling to revive their empty downtownsClick here for more (subscription)
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6 Ways Gen Zers Like Me Can Afford a Home in 10 Years
CNet.com, April 23, 2024–Katherine WattGen Zers aren’t living the same way our parents or grandparents did, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have similar goals. With so many factors out …
These Home Sellers Are Done Waiting for the Fed to Lower Rates
The Wall Street Journal, April 20, 2024-Veronica DagherNot everyone can wait out the toughest housing market in years.Click here for more (subscription)
How Climate Change Can Disrupt Secondary Market Pricing
National Mortgage News, April 22, 2024-Andrew MartinezCould climate change really disrupt pricing in the mortgage industry’s secondary market?Click here for more (subscription)
House Hacking Helps Some Buyers Overcome Financial Challenges
The Washington Post, April 22, 2024-Michele LernerLike many first-time home buyers, fiancés Veronica Yam and Dexter Chan were frustrated after nearly two years of looking for a home. As home …
How Baby Boomers Have Remade Home Buying
The Washington Post, April 22, 2024-Barbera RubenAs she approached retirement, Clare Lynch began to think about downsizing from her Silver Spring, Md., split-level, where she had lived for 22 years. …
There’s No Reason to Panic About Multifamily
GlobeSt.com, April 22, 2024–Jack RogersVacancy is up, values are going down, but long-term demographics are great.Click here for more
Freddie Mac Seeks Approval to Acquire CES Loans
Home Equity Lending News, April 22, 2024Freddie Mac is asking its regulator to allow it to begin purchasing closed-end second mortgages — a move that it says will benefit borrowers …
With Mortgage Rate Topping 7%, What Will it Take to Soften the Market?
Orange County Register, April 22, 2024–Jeff LazersonOnly an uptick in inventory will help buyers find more affordable house payments. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7% for the first time this …
September Fed Cut Will Help Ease Mortgage Rates: Economist
Yahoo! Finance, April 19, 2024-Brad SmithThirty-year mortgage rates have hit above 7% with some experts believing it could hit 8% pretty soon. With US housing pricing and demand remaining high …