The 2023 housing market bent, but didn’t break
As we approach Christmas day, we can only hope that the Federal Reserve now realizes their fear of 1970s-style inflation created a rate-hike cycle that disproportionately...
New home sales market welcomes lower mortgage rates
New home sales missed sales estimates, but the builders’ stocks have been roaring higher. What gives? There are two key things to remember before I go...
Janet Kane named interim CEO at Cape Fear Realtors
Wilmington, North Carolina-based Cape Fear Realtors has appointed an interim CEO. Janet Kane will take the helm at the 3,500-member strong Realtor association starting on Jan....
November sees the lowest level of new home sales in a year
New home sales fell month-over-month in November to their lowest level since last November. But despite this dip, 2023 is poised to be one of homebuilders’...
What makes Gen Z homebuyers different?
Entering the real estate finance world in the summer of 2022 as a 23-year-old, I immediately felt like a fish out of water. Attending industry-related conferences...
Williston Financial Group’s MyHome acquires Volly
Williston Financial Group is closing out 2023 with yet another acquisition. The firm announced Thursday that MyHome, a WFG subsidiary, has acquired technology and marketing services...
Agents and LOs, here are 6 strategies for navigating a down real estate market
Facing a challenging housing market can be daunting for agents and loan officers alike. As industry professionals grapple with uncertainties, market shifts and evolving dynamics, the...
‘Mortgage winter’ is expected to thaw a bit
The year ahead promises to offer the housing industry some relief, compared with a grueling 2023, but it is likely to be only a small bounce...
HUD to invest $174 million for climate resiliency in multifamily
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced an investment of $173.9 million in loans and grants under the Green and Resilient...
Mortgage delinquencies edged higher in November: ICE
While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate...