HousingWire, July 23, 2025-Michael LucarelliIn cities across the U.S., the scales have tipped, and most of the real estate industry hasn’t noticed. More than 44.5 million households in the United …
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To Build Affordable Housing, One State Could Loosen Flood Protections
The New York Times, July 23, 2025-Hilary HowardNew Jersey officials this week proposed that affordable housing projects in coastal flood zones be allowed to apply for “hardship” exemptions from new …
Why the ‘Lock-In’ Phenomenon is Gripping American Homeowners
USA Today, July 23, 2025-Sara ChernikoffA growing number of Americans are reluctant to sell their homes, according to Bankrate. More than half of U.S. homeowners said they would be uncomfortable …
HomeStreet Selling Nearly $800 Million in Ginnie Servicing
National Mortgage News, July 21, 2025-Bonnie SinnockA HomeStreet Inc. division is shedding Ginnie Mae mortgage servicing rights ahead of the parent company’s merger with Mechanics Bank, which has not been …
Rate Buydowns, Negotiations, and Nepo Money: Here’s How People Are Affording Homes in Today’s Market
Business Insider, July 22, 2025-Christine JiHomebuyers are tapping into more creative ways to buy a house or asking family for help with affordability.Click here for more (subscription)
U.S. Home Listings Hit 20-Month Low as Sellers Retreat—Redfin
MPA, July 22, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoNew listings of US homes dropped 3.2% in June, reaching the lowest seasonally adjusted level since October 2023, according to a new report from real estate …
Financially Stressed Homeowners Are Making Sacrifices to Stay in Place
HousingWire, July 22, 2025-Sarah Wolak It may come as no surprise, but a new survey from Hometap, released on Tuesday, confirms that more than half of U.S. homeowners are feeling …
What’s Behind the Increase in Housing Inventory?
National Mortgage News, July 21, 2025-Spencer LeeFor-sale housing inventory is sitting at its highest point in years despite a pullback in new listings, and the contrasting numbers indicate long-standing affordability …
Medical Debt Is Returning to Credit Reports
MPA, July 21, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoA Biden-era rule that would have banned the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports has been overturned by a federal judge in Texas, jeopardizing what …
NY Fed Survey Finds Easier Access to Auto Loans, Mortgage Refinancing
Reuters, July 21, 2025-Michael S. DerbyU.S. households fared far better when applying for credit for mortgage refinancing or auto loans in June, new figures on credit access from the Federal …