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MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
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The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
San Francisco and San Jose ranked at the bottom as the cities with the lowest mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
60% of boomers reported no regrets at all, compared to 45% of Gen X, 34% of millennials and 27% of Gen Zers. Continue Reading Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
Kentucky Home Sales Plummet in October
October’s median sales price of $270,000 held steady from the previous month and was up 1.9% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Plummet in October
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in September
San Francisco, New York’s Nassau County (Long Island) and San Jose had the lowest shares of contract cancellations in September, under 7% each. Continue Reading Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in September
Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
The Refinance Index increased by 4% and was 81% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
The participating religious organizations have a combined total of more than 88 acres of unused property. Continue Reading 12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
Sales to Begin Next Month at Miami’s New Colette Residences
Pricing for the units begins at $3.3 million. Continue Reading Sales to Begin Next Month at Miami’s New Colette Residences
Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
More than one-third (35%) of millennials citing rising housing costs as the biggest obstacle to their retirement readiness. Continue Reading Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
The community will include over 650 multifamily units and encompass more than 95 acres of commercial property. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Pre-leasing is set to begin in fall 2026 with apartments ready for residents by late 2026. Continue Reading New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
“We expect that home sales will increase in 2026,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Continue Reading Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
The typical home sold for 1.4% less than its final list price. Continue Reading Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
