Luxury Home Prices Increase by Almost 4%
Luxury home listings increased by 2% year-over-year, outpacing non-luxury listings, with prices rising nearly 4%, signaling a competitive market shift.
Changes Ahead for Home Equity Cap Linked to Medicaid Eligibility
New Medicaid rule to limit home equity to $1 million for long-term care eligibility may impact senior homeowners and private lenders in the coming years.
FHA to Maintain Tri-Merge Credit Reports with New Scoring Model Shift
The FHA will maintain tri-merge credit report requirements to ensure prudent risk management during its transition to new credit scoring models, impacting lenders.
Housing demand remains strong, nearing negative year-over-year inventory
Despite potential negative year-over-year trends, current inventory levels indicate a significantly healthier market compared to the 2020-2023 period.
HouseAmerica Financial Merges with All Western Mortgage
HouseAmerica Financial partners with All Western Mortgage, a $500M lender, to support AWM's expansion in California, targeting $3B funding goal.
April Sees Decline in Single-Family Housing Starts, Growth in Multifamily Market
April housing starts increased by 4.6% year-over-year, though single-family starts saw a 2.4% decline, while new home inventory dropped 4.6%.
Independence and Scale: How AI is Transforming Brokerage Strategies
Rodland Real Estate launches a new platform enabling independent brokerages to scale their operations while maintaining their unique identity and values.
Report Highlights Decline in Home Sale Agreement Cancellations
Discover insights on the current trend in home sale agreement cancellations, which have reached historically low levels, affecting private lenders' strategies.
Emergence of Land Leases and ARM Buydowns Amidst High Mortgage Rates
Mortgage lenders are innovating to address housing affordability challenges, introducing unique products and merging existing options to support borrowers effectively.
New Listings Volume Exceeded Home Sales, According to REMAX Data
Median sales prices continue to rise, with a 1.5% annual increase to $445,000, highlighting ongoing demand in the housing market. Explore recent trends.