What does the latest jobs report have to do with housing growth?
The unemployment rate continues to affect the housing market, though the correlation is not as direct as it might be assumed.
NAHB index shows renewed confidence from 55+ sector
The housing market's gradual resurgence has evidently caused some movement within the longest-tenured homebuying demographic - those 55 and older.
MBA forecast calls for interest rates to rise, refinancing to fall in 2014
The days of favorable mortgage interest rates and accompanying loan modification options may be nearing an end.
What does jobs report data mean for the housing finance industry long-term?
The much-anticipated October jobs report provided promising data as far as overall economic recovery is concerned, but only furthered the general sentiment of uncertainty surrounding the housing finance market.
What does 2014 hold for housing market in terms of prices, rates and sales?
The National Association of Realtors recently held its annual conference in San Francisco, and this year's gathering featured a bit of cautious advice from one prominent industry analyst.
Trulia analysts say national housing bubble threat is mild
Rising property values seen across the country during the summer and into the fall of 2013 have drawn mixed reactions.
CFPB, Justice Department investigating allegedly prejudiced auto loan practices
Government regulators are moving toward potential action against auto lenders who may be guilty of discriminatory practices.
NAHB survey reveals decline in affordability for many metro markets
Housing affordability declined considerably during the third quarter of 2013, particularly in larger metropolitan areas on both the East Coast and West Coast where median property values have risen to pre-recession heights or higher.
Freddie Mac outlook predicts affordability, less refi activity in 2014
Freddie Mac's most recently released U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook predicts that, despite high property values in many metro areas and the potential for mortgage rates to spike, the market will remain generally affordable in 2014.
FHFA multifamily financing plans drawing concerns
Plans by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency to scale back the financing of apartment building loans in 2014 are being met with some resistance.
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