Bloomberg News, May 16, 2025-Michael SassoU.S. housing starts increased in April as a pickup in multifamily home construction more than offset a decline in single-family dwellings caused by elevated inventory.Click …
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The Most New Homes in the U.S. Were Built in This Arizona County in 2024. Here’s Where
AZ Central, May 16, 2025-Reia LiIf you’ve noticed new homes and apartments popping up around the Valley at an unusual rate, you’re not alone — Maricopa County led the nation …
MBA, Rithm, SWBC Announce Leadership Moves
National Mortgage News, May 16, 2025-Spencer LeeMortgage industry personnel news from MBA, CSBS, Selene, Polly, Leaderone and more.Click here for more
First-Time Home Buyers Are Struggling. That’s Bad News for Builders.
The Wall Street Journal, May 15, 2025-Carol RyanDemand from first-time home buyers has hit record lows with mortgage rates stuck near 7%. One corner of the market shows it is …
Housing Affordability Drops Sharply for Middle-Class: NAR
HousingWire, May 15, 2025-Jeff AndrewsHousing markets across the country are grappling with a number of issues that have resulted in historically low home sales, and chief among them is the …
Survey Reveals Stark Contrast in Americans’ Financial Outlook
MPA, May 15, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoFinancial optimism among American households has sharply declined as economic reality fails to meet expectations, according to a new survey released this week by digital finance …
Inflation News Helps to Push Mortgage Rates Higher
National Mortgage News, May 15, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinWhile the 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained under 7% for the 17th consecutive week according to Freddie Mac’s calculations, it increased 5 basis points …
More Homes Are Selling at Discounts Across the U.S.
The Real Deal, May 15, 2025The share of homes across the country trading at a discount in March inched up about 2 percentage points from the month and year before.Click …
MBA Supports Tax Reform Package Advancing Through House Committee
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 …
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