Quartz, April 29, 2025-Ben KesslenIt’s no secret that housing prices in the U.S. have soared. In 2020, the median U.S. home price was $289,000. Now, it’s $418,000. And with mortgage …
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Rising Insurance Rates are Eroding Affordability for Buyers–And Straining Homeowners’ Budgets
Bankrate, April 29, 2025-Rick ShargaAs the frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters increases, so too does the cost of homeowners insurance.Click here for more
The ‘Zombie Buildings’ at the Heart of the Office Meltdown
The Wall Street Journal, April 27, 2025-Matt WirzOne of the biggest office towers in Chicago’s River North district occupies some 1.7 million square feet. These days, too much of that …
Housing Market Map Ranks Cost, Construction Efforts Across U.S.
Newsweek, April 28, 2025-Jasmine LawsStates in the South and Midwest are leading the country in housing affordability and construction efforts, according to a new national housing report card released by …
FHA Walks Back Biden-Era Restrictions on Foreclosed Property Sales
HousingWire, April 28, 2025-Chris ClowIn walking back policies designed to boost participation in foreclosed property sales for nonprofit and government bodies, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said that policies put …
Cyberfraud Losses and Transaction Risk Continue to Climb
National Mortgage News, April 28, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinFinancial losses related to cybercrimes of all types increased 33% last year, even as the number of complaints fielded by the Internet Crime Complaint …
Offices Are Landing in Special Servicing Despite Strong Occupancy and Rent
Globe St., April 25, 2025-Erik ShermanLike CRE’s Rodney Dangerfield, office gets no respect, none at all. A CRED iQ report in March said that loan distress fell across most property …
A Former Office Tower Goes Big for Residents
The New York Times, April 25, 2025-Matt YanAn office building in the Financial District has ditched cubicles and shed most of its original facade, making way for more than 1,000 …
The Sluggish Housing Market Isn’t Entirely Bad News
Axios, April 25, 2025-Felix SalmonYour shares have fallen sharply in value over the past few weeks, as has your bond portfolio. But the biggest source of wealth for middle-class U.S. …
Why Delinquent Student Loan Borrowers May Struggle to get a Mortgage
Orange County Register, April 25, 2025-Samantha GowenDelinquent student debt could soon create a new hurdle to homeownership in an already challenging marketplace.Click here for more