The Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Delinquency Report reveals that commercial mortgage delinquencies in the U.S. increased during the fourth quarter of 2024. Mike Fratantoni "Delinquency rates for commercial mortgages rose in Q4 2024, with the exception of life company loans, which experienced a slight decline," said Mike Fratantoni, MBA's Senior Vice President and Chief Economist....
Homeowner delinquency rates are rising from record low levels but aren’t even back to pre-COVID-19 levels yet. This weekend, there has been a lot of discussion on social media surrounding homeowners’ delinquency data. This situation has prompted me to write this article and bring some reality into this discussion because the narrative being pushed is simply not true. It’s not even a clever...
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Home wellness features have been taking off in recent years, but it seems lately they have reached escape velocity. To see the latest features and products, check out this highlight of five exciting new luxury home wellness features seen at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show...
Art, color and lots of room for family time dictated the design of this Texas-size house in Houston. The architect had just completed the preliminary plans for this young family of five’s new home when interior designer Lynn Holender joined the team. The homeowners loved color, architectural motifs...
Mortgage rates have been trending downward since Jan. 14, contrary to expectations surrounding the trade war and inflation concerns. This decline has positively impacted purchase application data, which is showing positive year-to-date data as we approach the end of March. As we anticipate what might happen with tariffs on April 2 — what President Trump is calling liberation day — it raises an...
In the newest episode of the Power House podcast, mortgage industry veteran Dave Lykken joins host Diego Sanchez live from HousingWire‘s Housing Economic Summit. They explore the current mortgage industry climate, when Lykken expects interest rate stabilization to occur, and strategies for connecting with consumers. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Sanchez begins by diving...
Interior designer Lauren Bald already had worked on this couple’s midcentury ranch home in the city of South Salt Lake, Utah, so when it came time to renovate their backyard, she had a great handle on their style. “They wanted it to have a Mediterranean resort-like feel, with formality, geometry...
You don’t have to spend a fortune on a new bathroom. Our experts reveal their 10 insider tips for getting a beautiful bathing space while keeping expenses in check. After all, solid gold faucets, a walk-in rain shower and a whirlpool tub are...
When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your home and do you want to...
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