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InstaMortgage is First to Launch Milestones Homeownership Portals for Client Enrichment
Milestones (milestones.ai), the all-in-one homeowner portal making it easier for consumers to buy, move, sell, manage and access mortgage services for their home, is pleased to announce their partnership with InstaMortgage
The Important Factors To Consider When Choosing A New Community
Buying a new home is an exciting endeavor, and you’ve probably researched the type of house you want. Although determining the type of house you want is essential, many people get carried
Multifamily Starts Surge in August as Single-Family Production Remains Weak
High mortgage rates and building production bottlenecks continue to act as a drag on the single-family housing market even as overall housing starts posted a double-digit gain in August
MBA Statement on FHFA’s Announcement of a Comprehensive Review of the Federal Home Loan...
Bob Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), issued the following statement on the Federal
Pending Home Sales Slipped 1.0% in July
Pending home sales declined for the second consecutive month in July, and for the eighth time in the last nine months, according to the National Association of REALTOR. Three out of four major regions registered month-over-month decreases, though the
New Home Sales Fall to Lowest Pace in More than Six Years
In a further sign that the housing market continues to weaken, new home sales in July fell to their lowest level since January 2016. The tepid sales pace matches declining builder confidence
Builder Confidence Underwater After Falling for Eighth Consecutive Month
Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability
Habitat for Humanity partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase homeownership among...
Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a program that aims
GSA Administrator Visits Land Port in Washington State Getting Infrastructure Investment
Administrator Robin Carnahan of the U.S. General Services Administration visited the Pacific Highway (PacHwy) Land Port
Multifamily Sector Shows Signs of Caution in the Second Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was mixed in the second quarter of 2022, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National
How To Make Income From Your Home Right Now
The housing market has been upward over the past few years. There are several reasons for the upward appreciation in homeownership, from increased remote work availability and an increased interest in larger homes, especially ones with a yard, to simply more people on the market looking to buy
Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in the Second Quarter of 2022
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.64 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the second
Housing Affordability Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022.
Multifamily Lending Hit Record High of $487 Billion in 2021
In 2021, 2,215 different multifamily lenders provided a total of $487.3 billion in new mortgages for apartment buildings with five or more units, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) annual report of the multifamily lending market
MBA Statement on the Treasury Department’s Guidance to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of the Treasury’s new guidance to increase the ability of state, local, and tribal
UpEquity and zavvie join forces to expand options for home sellers, buyers
There are two enormous obstacles in today’s real estate market: competing against all-cash buyers and the certainty of having a home to move into before you sell. Technology is helping buyers
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Raises More than $187,000 During MBA’s Chairman’s Conference
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced that it raised $187,200 during MBA’s annual Chairman’s Conference. As part of the proceeds raised
FFIEC Announces Availability of 2021 Data on Mortgage Lending
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the availability of data on 2021 mortgage lending transactions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) by 4,338 U.S. financial institutions.
Baby Boomer Homeowners’ Mortality Expected to Have Minimal Impact on Housing Supply and Prices
More than 4 million existing-homes for sale annually over the next decade will come from the aging and mortality of older homeowners, but sustained homebuyer demand from population
MooveGuru Grows Employee Count by 20%
As massive layoffs cover the headlines in prop tech, MooveGuru continues its expansion, adding 10 more employees representing a 20% growth in staff to support rapid expansion. This growth comes on the heels of last month's announcement of franchise partnerships in 26 additional States. As the real estate industry refocuses toward serving clients
