Gen Z offers its thoughts on the renter vs. homeowner debate Aug. 29th 2025
Mortgage rates, high home prices, student debt and career uncertainty are reshaping Gen Z housing — and many are renting for the long term.
What mortgage lenders are doing to limit contract cancellations Aug. 29th 2025
Experts cite affordability challenges, underprepared buyers, and lender pressure as reasons contracts keep collapsing.
Survey finds generational divide on economy, housing market Aug. 28th 2025
On the housing market, 40% of respondents expect little change. Younger generations were more likely to hold neutral or positive views.
Pending home sales show slight annual gain in July Aug. 28th 2025
Homebuyers remained hesitant in July, despite lower mortgage rates, garnering just a small annual increase in contract signings.
Experts offer multi-faceted solutions to the housing supply shortage Aug. 27th 2025
A trio of housing experts discuss proposals to lift zoning regulation to spur supply — and legislation aiming to help first-time homebuyers.
Lower mortgage rates driving housing demand Aug. 27th 2025
Lower mortgage rates have boosted the weekly purchase apps, aligning with the year-over-year growth we have seen for most of 2025.
LISC appoints Valerie White to lead national housing strategy Aug. 26th 2025
White will oversee the organization’s national housing investments, with a focus on affordable housing.
MBA outlines Buy Now, Pay Later underwriting concerns in FHA letter Aug. 26th 2025
MBA’s Aug. 25 letter warned that BNPL debt could hinder FHA loan eligibility and heighten FHA’s financial risk.
Home prices are still rising, but June numbers mark ‘a decisive shift’ in the housing market Aug. 26th 2025
Home prices are still rising year-over-year in the majority of large U.S. metros, but they are climbing at a slower pace than a month ago.
Home prices rose nearly 3% annually in Q2, FHFA says Aug. 26th 2025
House prices rose in 46 states year over year and were down in four, with the District of Columbia posting the most significant price decline.