Pending Home Sales Grew 1.1% in September: What Lies Ahead?

Pending Home Sales Grew 1.1% in September: What Lies Ahead?

The Pending Home Sales Index is a leading indicator of housing activity. It measures housing contract activity and is based on signed real estate contracts for existing single-family homes, condos, and co-ops.... Read more »

5 best practices for improving the home equity lending experience

With soaring home prices and mortgage rates putting a damper on the market for new home loans and refinancing options, it’s a challenging time for homebuyers and lenders alike.  But it’s not... Read more »
Point, Redwood Trust issue 9M home equity investment securitization

Point, Redwood Trust issue $139M home equity investment securitization

Redwood Trust and home equity fintech lender Point have closed on a $139 million bond secured by 1,577 home equity investment (HEI) contracts. The two companies issued the first-ever securitization backed entirely... Read more »
Home Prices And Forecast 2023-2024

Home Prices And Forecast 2023-2024

The Arizona housing market has experienced fluctuations in 2023, and many are eager to know what the future holds for this dynamic real estate landscape. Various data sources, such as Zillow and... Read more »
Home Prices & Forecast 2023

Home Prices & Forecast 2023

The Salt Lake City housing market has been one of Millennials’ toughest real estate markets due to limited supply relative to demand. Salt Lake City is a moderately walkable city with a... Read more »
The House Is Vacant, But Someone’s Home…

The House Is Vacant, But Someone’s Home…

We love ghost stories. Ever heard this one? For Halloween, we asked real estate professionals to share their creepiest stories from their time working in the field. And based on what we... Read more »
How Long Will It Take to Make a Profit on a Home Purchase (2023)

How Long Will It Take to Make a Profit on a Home Purchase (2023)

It’s a question that’s been on the minds of many prospective home buyers: How long will it take to make a profit on your home purchase? The answer, according to Zillow, might... Read more »
MBA, CHLA back proposed changes for manufactured home loans

MBA, CHLA back proposed changes for manufactured home loans

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), and the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) submitted a joint letter advocating for more mortgage financing options for manufactured homes to... Read more »
Will home sales finally start to grow? Data shows glimmers ahead

Will home sales finally start to grow? Data shows glimmers ahead

We may be nearing the bottom in home sales even if mortgage rates don’t decline. As a result, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel in this crazy... Read more »
New Home Sales Surge 12.3% in September 2023

New Home Sales Surge 12.3% in September 2023

New Home Sales, commonly referred to as “new residential sales,” is an economic indicator that tracks the sale of newly constructed residences. It is extensively watched by investors since it is seen... Read more »