The U.S housing shortage reached 4.5 million homes in 2022, according to a new data analysis from Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, ZG), up from 4.3 million in 2021. Zillow determined there were roughly 8.09 million “missing households” – individuals or families living...
U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance is arguing that “20 million illegal aliens” are preventing Americans from being able to access affordable homeownership. The Ohio Republican’s comments came on X (formerly Twitter) as a response to remarks by financial writer James Surowiecki, who...
Home sales were up in May thanks to inventory and new listings reaching levels that have not been seen since the second half of 2022, according to new data from RE/MAX LLC, a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX). In the 53 metro areas tracked by RE/MAX in May,...
Mortgage applications for new home purchases recorded a 13.8% year-over-year upswing in May, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Compared to April, application activity was up by 1%. The MBA estimated new single-family home sales were...
Mortgage rates declined again, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of June 13, down from last week when it averaged 6.99%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.69%....
Howard Amster Discloses 9% Stake in Redwood Trust as Sale Pressure Builds
