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Overcoming the housing crisis is going to take all the tools in the toolbox: John Habat
Source: Cleveland.com --- Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its 35th anniversary of building homes and empowering families with safe and affordable homeownership. Since 1987, we’ve helped more than 325 families purchase safe and affordable homes --...
Home prices are falling in these 98 major housing markets—only 50 markets remain at the peak
Source: Fortune --- Not long after mortgage rates spiked this spring, the U.S. housing market slipped into what the industry likes to call a housing recession. It means housing activity levels, like home sales, are contracting sharply. That’s hardly surprising:...
Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit considers housing policy after Election Day. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
NAR Delays Decision on Clear Cooperation Policy
Council of Multiple Listing Services put its support behind the organization’s course of action. Continue Reading NAR Delays Decision on Clear Cooperation Policy
FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
The maximum LTV ratio of purchase loans eligible for appraisal waivers increasing from 80% to 90%. Continue Reading FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
Year-to-date, home sales in Wisconsin are up 3.8% compared to the first nine months of 2023. Continue Reading More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
The platform is being launched on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Continue Reading New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
The Coastal Association of Realtors is among the lawsuit’s supporters. Continue Reading Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
MBA predicts mortgage rates will reach 5.9% by the end of 2025. Continue Reading Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Wyndham Teams with Reside on Extended-Stay Hotels
The partnership marks the debut of its Wyndham Residence tier in the US. Continue Reading Wyndham Teams with Reside on Extended-Stay Hotels
Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Christine Chandler and Owen Lee were sworn in as chairperson-elect and vice chairperson, respectively. Continue Reading Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Rosegate Mortgage Partners with Investment Firm on Origination Platform
Craig Freel, Rice Park’s president and co-chief investment officer, said, “We’re looking forward to cultivating this relationship.” Continue Reading Rosegate Mortgage Partners with Investment Firm on Origination Platform















