The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House of Representatives last night in 358-32 vote; 41 representatives were not present for the vote. “With final passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Congress is paving a path back to homeownership for...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has unveiled 14 policy changes to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family mortgage insurance program that are designed to lower costs, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve affordability for...
Most Americans believe it is better to buy a home than to live in rental housing, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report. This marks the first time in three years that report respondents favored homeownership over renting. Sparks Research...
Alabama recorded 6,938 home sales in May, an increase of 11.7% from the 6,214 transactions recorded one year earlier. According to the Alabama Association of Realtors, the 21,241 active listings at the end of May mark an increase of 7.8% compared to 19,709 one year...
The US Supreme Court provided a partial victory to a Michigan family whose home was sold and seized at below market value to pay relatively small tax bill. According to combined media sources, Michael Pung and his family lost their home over a $2,242 tax debt....
Investors were responsible for 11.3% of all home purchases during 2025, up from 11.0% in 2024, according to new data from Realtor.com. Approximately 534,000 homes were purchased by investors in 2025, a 0.7% year-over-year increase. On the flip side, investors sold...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4
