The Wall Street Journal, March 31, 2025-Nicole Friedman and Dean SealMortgage giant Rocket is making good on its goal of becoming a one-stop shop for homeowners with its $9.4 billion …
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Senior-Held Home Equity Falls in Q4 2024
HousingWire, March 31, 2025-Chris ClowFollowing a rise to an all-time high in the second quarter, senior-held home equity saw a modest decline in the third quarter and endured a more …
Core Inflation in February Hits 2.8%, Higher Than Expected; Spending Increases 0.4%
CNBC, March 28, 2025-Jeff CoxThe Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure rose more than expected in February while consumer spending also posted a smaller-than-projected increase, the Commerce Department reported Friday.Click here for …
HEI Platform Growth Will Be Fueled by Regulation, Leaders Say
National Mortgage News, March 28, 2025-Spencer LeeDespite ongoing legal scrutiny, leaders at the helm of home equity investment platforms see a silver lining: emerging regulatory clarity that could unlock further …
Burned Homes Can Be Rebuilt More Resilient to Wildfires, but Many Homeowners Can’t Afford the Price
Inside Climate News, March 27, 2025-Diana KruzmanAs the smoke cleared and the ash began to settle from January’s devastating Los Angeles wildfires, an arresting image spread across news and social …
Gen Z, Millennial Homeownership Rates Flat in 2024, Redfin Finds
Redfin, Seattle, found that homeownership rates for Gen Z and millennials were stagnant in 2024.
Institutional Investors Shift Focus to Private Infrastructure, Real Estate
Globe St., March 20, 2025-Philippa Maister Some of the world’s largest institutional investors are considering ways to play the next real estate cycle with a core focus on private infrastructure …
Trump’s Housing Chief Embarks on Shake-Up at Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Wall Street Journal, March 23, 2025-Gina HeebIn his first full week as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, home-builder heir and former private-equity executive William Pulte ousted more than …
First-Time Homebuyers Becoming First-Time Home Sellers
HousingWire, March 20, 2025-Jonathan DelozierThe surge in first-time homebuyers during 2020 has led to a new trend: first-time home sellers.Click here for more (subscription)
In America’s Insurance Crisis, Hail Hits Harder Than Hurricanes and Fires
The Wall Street Journal, March 16, 2025-Heather GillersLow living costs were a big reason Richard and Corey Chew moved back to Oklahoma City for retirement. They didn’t expect their annual …