What Biden's student loan forgiveness means for real estate
After months of speculation, the Biden administration just announced that it will wipe out as much as $20,000 in individual student loan debt
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
A rickety bridge with gaps
Hispanic and Black Americans who buy lower-priced homes than white Americans can also lead to further wealth gaps, according to a study by the National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 29
What is iFunding? Here's how it works
This emerging consumer financing category is addressing the financial realities of today's prospective homebuyers
by Adena Hefets Feb 20
Mortgage originations hit highest level since 2005: New York Fed
Decreasing mortgage rates contributed to the highest volume in mortgage originations in 14 years at a total of $752B, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
The latest reason millennials aren't buying homes? Houseplants
Millennials account for billions of spending annually on lawn and garden products
by Patrick Kearns Jan 7
Medical and student debt are killing homeownership dreams: Zillow
Zillow's latest consumer survey analyzes how medical and student debt is causing consumers to delay homebuying
by Patrick Kearns Sep 30
Redfin: Warren’s debt cancellation plan would help millennial homebuyers
A new study from the tech-focused brokerage found that the average millennial could buy a home 3 years more quickly under the 2020 Democratic presidential contender’s proposal
by Patrick Kearns May 31
Student debt isn't the only thing holding buyers back
Financial journalist Felix Salmon reveals why homeownership is falling amongst all age groups
by Patrick Kearns Feb 1
A group of millennials on their phones
New study from the Federal Reserve looks at how student debt is impacting young buyers
by Patrick Kearns Jan 17
How much do millennials have saved for a down payment?
Rising home prices and student loan debt are slowing down millennial homeownership, Apartment List finds
by Marian McPherson Jan 26
How Fannie Mae is quashing school debt
Company takes 3 steps to help debt-laden grads
by Lew Sichelman Apr 25
What does student debt mean for housing affordability?
The answer might not be what you'd think
by Mark Fleming Nov 14
Millennial student debt hurting the housing market, study shows
Survey finds nearly two-thirds of millennials have or will graduate with student debt
by Kimberly Manning Oct 10
Nearly 3 of 4 student loan holders believe their debt delays homeownership
Potential buyers are deterred because they can't save for a down payment, don't feel financially secure or fail to qualify for a mortgage
by Caroline Feeney Jun 13
In which states do college grads carry the most debt?

The world is your oyster, they say. Just study hard, apply yourself and have endless opportunities greet you upon graduation. Sounds rewarding enough, until costs are factored in.

by Inman Jun 6