For Week Ending October 16, 2021 The supply of entry-level housing is at its lowest level in nearly five decades, according to Freddie Mac, who reports that entry-level home construction decreased from 418,000 units per year in the 1970s to … Continue reading →

For Week Ending October 9, 2021 As home prices have continued to soar, many borrowers are finding they must borrow more to afford the rising costs of homeownership. Applications for jumbo loans — those loans that exceed conventional conforming loan … Continue reading →

For Week Ending October 2, 2021 Soaring sales prices have brought about significant gains in home equity during the pandemic, with the average annual equity increase for borrowers reaching $51,550 in the second quarter of the year, according to CoreLogic, … Continue reading →

For Week Ending September 25, 2021 The Federal Reserve announced this week that while it would keep its benchmark rate near zero, it was preparing to taper stimulus efforts put in place to combat the pandemic, including winding down its … Continue reading →

For Week Ending September 18, 2021 Despite increases in new listings in recent months, America is facing an epic housing shortage, with realtor.com reporting the U.S. needs an additional 5.24 million homes to meet current population needs, an increase of … Continue reading →