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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 …
Here’s What’s Driving the Latest Jump in U.S. Mortgage Rates
MPA, July 21, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoThe average rate on a 30-year US mortgage rose to 6.75% for the second consecutive week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The rate increased 3 …
The Push to Make Tiny Homes in Backyards Easier to Finance
The Wall Street Journal, July 18, 2025-Rebecca PicciottoA pair of congressmen from California and New York plan to unveil a bill on Friday that would create a government-backed loan program …
As Texans Start to Rebuild After the Floods, Many Face the Reality of Being Uninsured
KUT 90.5, July 18, 2025-Audrey McGlinchyRobin Bates isn’t quite sure what the future looks like. On Wednesday, she watched volunteers use chainsaws to break up debris from recent flooding. They …
Map Shows Where Homeowners Are Behind on Mortgage Payments
Newsweek, July 18, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroWith rising property taxes and surging home insurance premiums, homeowners are struggling to keep hold of their properties, as shown by a recent increase in serious …