Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills

Rhode Island targets housing supply with three reform bills

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California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

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 »
30-Year Fixed Climbs to 6.47% Impacting Affordability

30-Year Fixed Climbs to 6.47% Impacting Affordability

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 improves in February

Homebuyer affordability improves in February

“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 »
Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

Insurance is having a growing impact on condo affordability

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 markets back demand resilience as rate pressure builds

Regional markets back demand resilience as rate pressure builds

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 »
NAHREP’s new president targets credit, supply — and rising fear

NAHREP’s new president targets credit, supply — and rising fear

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 »
MBA’s Broeksmit on Trump orders, AI and mortgage affordability

MBA’s Broeksmit on Trump orders, AI and mortgage affordability

“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 »
How agents are helping young homebuyers beat fears, finances

How agents are helping young homebuyers beat fears, finances

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 »
Opendoor’s cheap mortgage rates spark sustainability debate

Opendoor’s cheap mortgage rates spark sustainability debate

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 »