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Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
At the metro level, the widest Gen Z-to-boomer divides cluster in waterfront retiree hubs. Continue Reading Study: Only 4.5% of Gen Zers are Homeowners
Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
“Down payments are falling as the housing market slowly tilts toward buyers,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Down Payment Levels at 4-Year Low
First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
The lawmakers also called on Acting Director Vought to complete the CFPB’s rulemakings on data collection, open banking, small-dollar lending and disparate-impact claims. Continue Reading White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
The senators either declined to comment or insisted their vote was not influenced by the campaign donations. Continue Reading Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
“My focus now is to make agents more successful,” said Golod. Continue Reading Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
She set an April 8 deadline for a response. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
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