Solar energy has many benefits to offer a housing industry that is more invested in sustainability and cost savings for homeowners. Many states have prioritized solar energy and offered a number of incentives for homeowners who choose to install solar panels, with...
More Americans were applying for mortgages last week, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The trade group’s Market Composite Index was up by 3.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier, while the unadjusted index was up by...
Is there another housing bubble on the rise? A report from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business is predicting a brand-new housing bubble is in the making. In their article “Prepare for a Generational Housing Bubble,” Phil Powell, clinical associate...
A coalition of real estate industry groups have declared their support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule that is designed to offer guidance and tools for cities and states seeking...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance on debt collectors who threaten to foreclose on homes with mortgages past the statute of limitations, stating such actions could be in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and its...
Rental housing prices across the U.S. were mostly higher last month, although California recorded its first year-over-year rent price declines in two years. According to the Realtor.com March Rental Report, 4 major metro markets saw year-over-year price declines,...