MPA, May 14, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoThe Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) expressed support for a new tax reform proposal under consideration by the House Committee on Ways and Means, calling the legislation …
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Here’s Where Gen Zers Are Buying Homes – and It’s Not in LA or NYC
Fox Local, May 14, 2025-Stephanie WeaverGen Z adults are the most recent generation to enter the homebuying market. But where are they buying?Click here for more
Why Foreclosures Are Still Below Pre-pandemic Levels
HousingWire, May 13, 2025-Logan MohtashamiAccording to the most recent credit data from the New York Fed, foreclosure data for the housing market is still below 2019 levels. Although foreclosure rates …
Fed Vice Chair Focused on ‘Hard Data’ Amid Uncertainty
National Mortgage News, May 14, 2025-Kyle CampbellThe Federal Reserve’s second-in-command is looking for solid evidence of the impact of tariffs before throwing his support behind changing interest rates.Click here for …
New Data, Maps Provide ‘Rare Window’ Into Scale of Homeowner’s Insurance Crisis
Boise State Public Radio News, May 12, 2025-Murphy WoodhouseUsing relatively new data, two groups have made interactive maps that show how serious the homeowners insurance crisis is in many parts …
Treasury Yields Tick Lower as Inflation Sees Surprise Drop
MPA, May 13, 2025-Fergal McAlindenThe 10-year Treasury yield fell slightly Tuesday morning after US inflation came in lower than expected for April, likely cancelling out an uptick in the key …
Multifamily Oversupply Drives Down U.S. Asking Rents
MPA, May 13, 2025-Candyd MendozaThe median US asking rent fell by 1% year over year to $1,625 in April, the biggest drop in 14 months, according to a new report …
Global Confidence in U.S. CRE Drops Sharply Amid Policy Turbulence
Globe St., May 13, 2025-Erik ShermanAFIRE’s quarterly survey of its members collects their attitudes toward cross-border investment in commercial real estate. The most recent one, from Q1 of 2025, showed …
Tax Legislation in House Caps Mortgage Interest Deduction
Inside Mortgage Finance, May 13, 2025-Brandon IveyRepublicans in the House revealed a long-awaited bill Tuesday addressing numerous tax breaks. The bill would impact the mortgage interest deductionClick here for more …
The Spring Home Sales Season Is Shaping Up to Be a Dud
The Wall Street Journal, May 10, 2025-Nicole FriedmanThe troubled housing market can’t seem to get back on track.Click here for more (subscription)