California Housing Affordability Reaches Highest Level in Recent Years
Discover how a high annual income threshold impacts mortgage affordability in California's evolving housing market, highlighting financial implications for private lenders.
Urban Construction Represented 11% of New Listings in the First Quarter
Urban construction emerges as a significant trend, with major metros seeing over half of new listings in urban ZIP Codes. Explore the detailed insights.
Colorado Lot Bills Highlight Challenges of State Zoning Preemption
Colorado legislators have encountered challenges advancing housing affordability reforms, facing limits on local zoning control and proposed changes for smaller single-family lots.
NAR reports alignment of policies with HUD on sharing school and crime data.
New HUD guidance allows agents to share local crime and school data, aligning with existing policy, enhancing transparency for homebuyers and renters.
Missouri Legislators Evaluate a Resolution to Eliminate Property Taxes for Disabled Veterans
Missouri lawmakers are debating a resolution that may expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, potentially affecting private lenders in the state.
Surge in Build-to-Rent Developments in Atlanta Captures Agents’ Attention
Large institutional investors hold about 30% of Atlanta's single-family rental market, significantly surpassing the national average, impacting local dynamics.
Ownify Launches Home Fund Initiative in Colorado
Explore how the Ownify Home Fund in Colorado helps first-time buyers achieve homeownership through shared equity partnerships, reducing reliance on traditional mortgages.
Zillow invests in pre-marketing strategies to enhance growth potential.
Zillow's Q1 revenue increased 18% to $708 million, driven by growth in rentals and mortgage, while net income reached $46 million. Insights for private lenders.
Pulte from FHFA anticipates indictment of Fed Gov. Lisa Cook for fraud.
Pulte claims his criminal referral is not politically motivated, while predicting implications for Fed Gov. Lisa Cook in a potential mortgage fraud case.
Revised Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges ‘Bait-and-Switch’ by Veterans United
Plaintiffs accuse Veterans United Home Loans of "bait-and-switch" tactics and misleading advertising in an amended complaint, raising concerns for private lenders.