LightBox, Nov. 26, 2024In our latest episode, LightBox hosts interview special guest Jamie Woodwell, Head of Commercial Real Estate Research at MBA to explore lender optimism, bank strategies, and the …
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Distressed Borrowers Up 14% This Thanksgiving
National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 4, 2024-Erica DrzewieckiBankruptcies continued to increase on an annual basis this November, reflecting ongoing affordability constraints not limited to skyrocketing homeowners insurance and higher mortgage rates.Click …
Mortgage Delinquencies Are Rising. FHA Borrowers Are Feeling the Impact
HousingWire, Dec. 4, 2024-Flávia Furlan NunesAfter hitting a historic low point in 2023, mortgage delinquency rates have been climbing rapidly in recent quarters, particularly within the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) …
‘Tug-of-War’ Conditions Could Hinder a 2025 Housing Market Recovery
HousingWire, Dec. 4, 2024-Jeff AndrewsThe good news is that there are plenty of reasons to think 2025 will be a better year for the housing market. The bad news is …
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Credit Update Nears Critical Juncture
National Mortgage News, December 04, 2024-Bonnie SinnockCertain parts of the mortgage market are increasingly adopting more modernized credit scores, but whether a more central effort to that end will reach …
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and New Bipartisan Caucus Will Target High Housing Costs in Congress
CPR, Dec. 3, 2024-Caitlyn KimIf there’s one main complaint Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen hears from constituents, it’s the rising cost of housing.Click here for more
Investors Eye Healthcare Real Estate as Top Choice for Capital Deployment
Globe St., Dec. 3, 2024-Natalie DolceSCOTTSDALE, AZ—Like other real estate sectors, momentum began building for healthcare deals in July. Unfortunately, in the past 30 days, people have pulled back a …
Fitch: 2025 Mortgage Sector Outlook Revised From ‘Deteriorating’ to ‘Improving’
HousingWire, Dec. 2, 2024- Flávia Furlan Nunes Fitch Ratings announced Monday that it has revised its outlook for the mortgage origination and servicing sector in 2025 from “deteriorating” to “improving,” reflecting …
Cities Cut Red Tape to Turn Unused Office Buildings Into Housing
Minnesota Reformer, Dec. 3, 2024-Robbie SequeiraNearly a fifth of office space across the country sits empty, a record high vacancy rate that’s expected to keep growing.Click here for more
Home Sellers and Buyers: What You Must Know for 2025
The Boston Herald/Nerdwallet, December 3, 2024-Holden LewisThe year promises a mix of good and harsh news. The good news: Buyers will have more properties to choose from. Home prices won’t …