Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 2 minutes ago Your FeedLatest Source... Read more »
California lawmakers are weighing bills that would reduce regulatory barriers to revive condominium construction, which has dropped significantly from its peak in the years before the Great Recession. Assembly Bill 1406 would... Read more »
If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, you’re probably wondering, “What are today’s mortgage rates?” As of March 29, 2026, the answer isn’t quite as cheerful as... Read more »
“Homebuyer affordability saw a modest improvement in February, as slightly lower mortgage rates helped ease monthly payment burdens despite a small uptick in loan sizes. The February PAPI declined over the month... Read more »
On Wednesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adopted extensive changes to their requirements for approvals of condominium projects that are eligible for their loan purchase. The changes created more flexibility and affordability... Read more »
Regional market data is reinforcing the same story playing out nationally: Housing demand is holding up across major metros, even as mortgage rates move closer to levels that have historically pressured activity.... Read more »
At the same time, he said, lenders must rethink how they evaluate Hispanic borrowers. That means expanding the credit box to include income from multiple household members — a common arrangement in... Read more »
“I’m not saying we lack affordable supply. I’m just saying we don’t lack supply because, if you can’t build it at an affordable price, then there’s no demand, and people are reasonable... Read more »
Buyers who purchase their first home by age 30 have a 22.5% higher net worth by age 50 compared with those who wait until their 40s — a difference averaging about $119,000,... Read more »
iBuyer Opendoor’s recently launched mortgage product — which promises below-market interest rates after the company removed its markup — has sparked debate across the industry about who absorbs the cost and whether... Read more »