National Mortgage Professional, April 21, 2025-Lew SichelmanWhen some young renters get their home-buying education from TikTok, you just know they’re asking for trouble when it comes time to actually purchase …
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Where the Highest Property Tax Bills Are Found
National Mortgage News, April 17, 2025-Spencer LeeStark regional differences emerged in 2024 property tax data, as rates and levied totals pulled back nationally, but at the same time the average …
Mortgage Default Risk Falls in Q4 2024
MPA Mag, April 17, 2025Stronger borrower characteristics, such as slightly higher FICO scores and lower loan-to-value ratios, have led to a reduction in mortgage default risk in the U.S.Click here for …
FHFA Rolls Out Mortgage Fraud Tip Line
National Mortgage News, April 15, 2025-Andrew MartinezThe Federal Housing Finance Agency wants you to report instances of mortgage fraud.Click here for more (subscription)
Quantitative Tightening Expected to Continue Through the End of the Year
Scotsman Guide, April 7, 2025-Luke BaynesBut the Fed’s balance sheet normalization should flatten in 2026: Wells FargoClick here for more
Canadians Are Cashing Out Their American Vacation Homes
The Wall Street Journal, April 13, 2025-Nancy KeatesNathalie Mancuso, a Canadian elementary school teacher, had planned on keeping her Pompano Beach, Fla., vacation condo for a lot longer than six …
A Growing Share of New Yorkers Are Set to Receive — Not Buy — Their Homes
Bloomberg News, April 14, 2025-Paulina CacheroAbout a quarter of all Manhattan home sales in 2024 involved a trust, a preferred tool for passing on wealth.Click here for more (subscription)
Survey: One in Three First-Time Homebuyers Regret Purchase
HousingWire, April 8, 2025-Jonathan DelozierA new survey by Guardian Service reveals that many first-time homebuyers regret buying a home and are grappling with unexpected costs and emotional stress, factors that …
Americans Have $35 Trillion in Housing Wealth—and It’s Costing Them
The Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2025-Veronica Dagher and Anne TergesenThe extra half a million dollars seemed to come so easily—on paper, at least.Click here for more (subscription)
Fed Could Make Emergency Rate Cut Next Week as Market Chaos Continues
MPA, April 7, 2025-Fergal McAlindenTraders are now expecting the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates five times in 2025 – and odds of an emergency cut are also surging as …