Survey: Down payment concerns delay homeownership for many
Among those who are postponing or not planning to purchase, one-third cite insufficient income as the primary obstacle.
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Walker & Dunlop closes $240 million affordable housing fund
The funding will pay for 1,701 units in California, Texas, Maryland, Utah, Missouri, Michigan, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho and Kansas.
NAR: Homebuyers still have down payment misconceptions
One of the most persistent misconceptions among aspiring homeowners is that a 20% down payment is required to buy a home.
Home equity cushions homeowners against economic shocks
The latest NMDB report from FHFA shows that 82% of homeowners in America have at least 30% of equity in their homes.
Have slightly lower mortgage rates stabilized the housing market?
With all the Fed drama last week, the 10-year yield declined and mortgage rates fell to 6.72%. This small move helped stabilize the market.
It’s official: DOGE cuts are impacting the DC housing market
A survey conducted by Bright MLS reveals that agents on the ground in D.C. are seeing firsthand the effects of job loss on a higher scale.
HUD announces three senior leadership additions
Friday’s staff appointments followed the swearing-in of Andrew Hughes, the former HUD chief of staff, as deputy secretary.
Here are the three metros where homeownership is still affordable
Realtor.com calculated the share of income a typical household spends on housing by dividing its estimated median monthly housing costs by the median household income in each of the 50 largest metros and the U.S. more broadly.
New Home Co. acquires Landsea, forming a top 25 homebuilder
New Home Co. has completed its acquisition of Landsea Homes, creating a top-25 U.S. homebuilder based on new homes sold in 2024.
Homebuyers finally catch a break with more inventory
Homebuyers are finally getting some good news: Active housing inventory is returning to the levels we experienced before the pandemic.