Are low down payment loans really riskier?
New research suggests that they're not
by Steve Cook Feb 6
Will millennials rent forever? Study shows they believe so
A new Apartment List study provides the first hard evidence that large numbers of millennials who would like to become homeowners are so frustrated that they have changed their minds, at least for now
by Steve Cook Dec 5
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A typical family possessed 160% of the estimated income required to buy a home in August, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Oct 11
Zillow: Most Americans would rather renovate than move
New 'Housing Aspirations' report determined that a whopping 76% would rather upgrade than relocate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 11
Ben Carson takes aim at emotional support animals at NAR conference
Millennial homeownership, sexual harassment and credit scores were also discussed
by Patrick Kearns May 16
The insider clickbait secrets for real estate marketing on steroids
All the single lady (buyers) pack a punch in the housing market
What are the interests and challenges of this homebuying demographic?
by Gill South Nov 3
The average Houston resident can afford to buy a home
Houston wages close to national average, and allow purchase of a reasonably-priced home
by Kimberley Sirk Jan 27
Millennial interest in homeownership can be hard to gauge
Two recent surveys offer conflicting views on whether millennials still consider owning a home part of the ‘American dream’
by Amy Tankersley Dec 7
Down payments aren't holding back buyers, says LendingTree
As the market continues to recover, average down payments are on the rise, according to quarterly report
by Amy Tankersley Nov 20
Survey: More Americans would buy homes if they could protect down payments
As ValueInsured prepares to launch down payment protection program, company says survey points to homebuyers’ reluctance to dive into homeownership and risk losing their nest eggs
by Amy Tankersley Nov 10
Could NAR’s ‘BRED mortgage’ breed more equity for homeowners?
Association’s proposal disrupts current mortgage structures with product intended to give homeowners ways to build equity faster
by Amy Tankersley Oct 15
NAR and realtor.com are out to bust myths about millennials
The up-and-coming generation is more likely to buy a home than you might think
by Amy Tankersley Sep 25
Tactile Finance finds opportunity in CFPB’s PMI bulletin
Web-based tool lets borrowers know exactly when to expect their lenders to stop charging them for private mortgage insurance
by Amy Tankersley Aug 19
In most markets, rent is too darn high
According to Zillow, renters are spending twice as much of their income on housing than homeowners are on their mortgage payments
by Amy Tankersley Aug 14