
Homeownership rate shrinks in second quarter as renter households surge
Census Bureau data signal demographic shift in U.S. housing dynamics

Census Bureau data signal demographic shift in U.S. housing dynamics

Purchase activity pulls back following strong gains the prior week

Fannie and Freddie policies were spotlighted in a letter to FHFA Director Bill Pulte

Medium-sized investors gain purchase share as strong DSCR demand meets a softening market

Newly minted loan delinquencies outweighed cures in weakening commercial property market

Experts caution hasty closures of ‘matters requiring attention’ could overlook serious compliance issues

The move follows FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s July credit scoring announcement

The emergency hearing in Lisa Cook’s alleged mortgage fraud case ended without a ruling

Real consumer spending reached its fastest pace since March

Fed Chair Powell and Fed board named as ‘Non-Presidential Defendants’

Homes in roughly 80% of U.S. counties are unaffordable for typical residents by standard housing cost-to-income ratios

Lower mortgage rates and rising incomes boost affordability 1.1% year over year, per the MBA

Mortgage rates hovering in the low-6% range should unlock more options for buyers in mortgage-heavy markets

Despite a monthly dip in sales, economists expect increased activity as mortgage rates ease and inventory grows

The mortgage giant argues fired employees must pursue claims through arbitration

Premiums reached $4.5 billion during the quarter: ALTA

Sales incentives and rate-cut optimism lifted builders’ fortunes, though rising competition may slow momentum

Average rates for 5/1 ARMs hovered near 5.5% last week

Dueling speeches highlight the Federal Reserve’s uncertain path forward

With just 1 to 5 properties each, these active homebuyers hold 87% of all investor-owned housing stock
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Homes in roughly 80% of U.S. counties are unaffordable for typical residents by standard housing cost-to-income ratios

Lower mortgage rates and rising incomes boost affordability 1.1% year over year, per the MBA

Mortgage rates hovering in the low-6% range should unlock more options for buyers in mortgage-heavy markets

Despite a monthly dip in sales, economists expect increased activity as mortgage rates ease and inventory grows

The mortgage giant argues fired employees must pursue claims through arbitration

Premiums reached $4.5 billion during the quarter: ALTA

Sales incentives and rate-cut optimism lifted builders’ fortunes, though rising competition may slow momentum

Average rates for 5/1 ARMs hovered near 5.5% last week

Dueling speeches highlight the Federal Reserve’s uncertain path forward

With just 1 to 5 properties each, these active homebuyers hold 87% of all investor-owned housing stock
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