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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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, 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 »