Realtors Show Bright Outlook for Sales and Demand
A recent survey of realtors revealed an optimism for the housing market for 2017, but even so, there were still a couple of concerns on their minds. The post Realtors Show Bright Outlook for Sales and...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead: What Path Will New Home Sales Take?
The most recent data from HUD and the Census Bureau on new home sales indicated a 15 percent over-the-year increase. What will the newest data show? The industry will find out this week when HUD and...
View ArticleFHFA to Sub as Plaintiff for Fannie Mae Shareholders
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has taken over for Fannie Mae shareholders as the plaintiff in a lawsuit against accounting firm Deloitte & Touche accusing the company of negligent auditing...
View ArticleGroups Voice Concerns Over OCC’s FinTech Charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s announcement in early December that it would grant a special purpose national bank charter to non-bank financial technology companies is causing no small...
View ArticleSenate Committee Clears Carson for Full Vote
The Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday recommended the nomination of Dr. Ben Carson as the 17th HUD Secretary be sent to the U.S. Senate floor for a full vote. The post Senate Committee Clears Carson...
View ArticleWhat is Holding Down Housing Inventory?
By any measure, the amount of residential housing supply for sale is low compared to historical standards, and it has been shrinking over the last several months. The post What is Holding Down Housing...
View ArticleSlide Doesn’t Dampen Year for Existing Sales
Existing-home sales still reported their best year in a decade in 2016 despite taking a step back in December, according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. The post Slide...
View ArticleOptimism Surges Among Potential Millennial Buyers
Millennials, who many believe will drive the housing market in 2017, are substantially more optimistic toward the market this year than they were last year, according to a recent quarterly survey. The...
View ArticleBy Any Measure, Home Prices are Way Up
Home prices have been steadily rising since bottoming out in early 2012, posting 50-plus consecutive months of appreciation, according to multiple industry reports. The post By Any Measure, Home Prices...
View ArticlePlywood Falls Out of Favor with First Responders
The ubiquitous material used for sealing up windows on vacant or damaged homes can, in some cases, cause more harm than good. What is the alternative? The post Plywood Falls Out of Favor with First...
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