Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, but is no longer ‘patient’

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, but is no longer ‘patient’

The Federal Reserve announced June 19 that it would not make changes to targets... read more
Housing starts tick down while building permits increase

Housing starts tick down while building permits increase

Numbers released June 18 by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of... read more
FHFA may act alone to overhaul Fannie and Freddie

FHFA may act alone to overhaul Fannie and Freddie

Newly appointed mortgage finance regulator Mark Calabria has made no secret of his goal... read more
Lender sentiment turns positive as low rates spur demand

Lender sentiment turns positive as low rates spur demand

The trend toward lower mortgage rates doesn’t appear to be a short-lived phenomenon, and... read more
What buyers with kids are searching for

What buyers with kids are searching for

In every decision they make, parents tend to make their children their top priority.... read more
Real estate in brief: Dreamers, blockchain and more

Real estate in brief: Dreamers, blockchain and more

HUD confirms ‘Dreamers’ are ineligible for FHA loans The U.S. Department of Housing and... read more
Here’s where homebuilders were most active last year

Here’s where homebuilders were most active last year

A new report by home remodeling website Fixr lists the top 20 metropolitan areas... read more