December pending home sales data weakened by weather
The traditional offseason for home sales was evidently exacerbated by extreme cold weather in December, when real estate contracts slowed significantly.
Survey reveals millennials want to buy homes, but on their terms
Banks and lenders concerned about the readiness of the next generation of homebuyers can take comfort in the findings of a recent survey from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.
Reduced investor presence, easing appreciation to help homebuyers in coming years
Good news for prospective homebuyers came in the form of findings from the most recent Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey, which offered promise that residential property value appreciation rates will moderate over the next five years.
Builder confidence takes a tumble
The most recent Housing Market Index, released Feb. 18 by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, won't help ease concerns that the industry's expansion may be stuck in neutral.
Nationwide inventory levels improve incrementally in January
The inventory issue that has threatened the housing market's long-term sustainability may finally be righting itself.
CFPB asked to provide auto lenders with more information
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being asked to provide greater detail regarding its regulatory advances on the automotive lending industry.
Refinancing on the decline, home equity on the rise
The number of U.S. homeowners eligible for refinancing plans is apparently shrinking, according to a recent report focusing on borrowers who own residential property.
REO-to-rental trend prompts congressman to call for action
A California congressman concerned about the trend of real estate-owned properties being converted to rentals recently penned a letter to four separate federal entities urging further regulation of what is known as the emerging asset class.
With weather fogging the picture, February jobs data provides little clarity
For the third straight month, jobs report data did little to encourage economists, investors or lenders that the nation's recovery is continuing at full steam.
The student loan debt issue and its continued effects on housing
The massive amount of student loan debt still holding back a generation of Americans is beginning to adversely impact other corners of the economy and threaten long-term growth.
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