“It’s tricky to balance at times when the market looks like it could take a downturn. Investors don’t want to buy a property when prices are high and then see them drop before they’re ready to sell.”
–Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM
Category: News and Trends
ATTOM: Home Flipping Decreases in Q1
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Q1 Home Flipping Report, showing that 67,394 single-family homes and condos were flipped in the period, accounting for 8.3% of all sales.
Clever Real Estate: Almost Three-Quarters of First-Time Buyers Have Regrets
Clever Real Estate, St. Louis, released a new survey finding that nearly three-quarters (or 73%) of first-time buyers have regrets about their home purchase.
MBA: Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in First Quarter
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $46.8 billion (1.0%) in the first quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report.
Nearly 30% of Homeowners Considering Home Equity Loans, MeridianLink Finds
Nearly three in 10 American homeowners are considering taking out a home equity loan or HELOC in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from MeridianLink, Costa Mesa, Calif.
MBA Expresses Concern to Senate Leadership About Section 899 of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
MBA on Wednesday sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-ID) outlining its concerns about Section 899 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Chart of the Week: Target and Projected Fed Funds Rate
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) projections from the June 2025 meeting show that members expect increases in both the unemployment rate and inflation throughout the course of this year, as well as slightly weaker economic growth.
Servicing Quote of the Week
“Foreclosure activity in May reflected a mixed picture with fewer starts but a continued rise in completed foreclosures.”
–ATTOM CEO Rob Barber
Cotality Finds External Pressures Suppressing Home Price Growth
Widespread concern about personal finances, job prospects and potential tariff impacts are weighing on home prices, according to Cotality, Irvine, Calif.
Fannie Mae: Home Purchase Sentiment Edges Up
Fannie Mae released data for the May 2025 Home Purchase Sentiment Index, reporting that month-over-month, the HPSI increased 4.3 points to 73.5.