Reverse mortgage industry performance metrics have continued their soft trend into the third month of the year, though activity in the secondary market was slightly higher than the month prior. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements fell in March based on rate increases observed in the late period of 2024, while HECM-backed securities (HMBS) issuance saw an increase in March in a market...
Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae has reportedly laid off as many as 700 employees, with 200 of the layoffs focused on members of the Telugu-speaking community over “irregularities” uncovered related to charitable donations. According to reports from outlets including TechStory, HRKatha and the Times of India, 700 U.S.-based employees were fired within the first few days of April,...
In this article, we ranked the 100 best short term rental markets in 2025 that you should invest in based on data from Mashvisor. In 2024, the US short...
This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.Many people want a laundry room that’s a pleasure to be in and provides functions for washing, drying, hanging, folding and soaking clothes. Each of those...
Wondering if it’s time to hire a general contractor? These pros are experts at managing all aspects of a project, including applying for building permits, hiring subcontractors, overseeing work and cleanup, and more. If you’re thinking of undertaking a major home improvement project, remodel...
According to CoreLogic's latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family rent prices rose 2.4% year over year in January 2025, up slightly from 2.1% in December. However, this growth is still below the 2.6% increase recorded in January 2024. Historically, from 2010 to 2019, annual rent growth for single-family homes ranged between 2% and 4%, averaging around 3.5%. On a monthly basis, rents grew...
This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.Light neutral colors can make for cozy and inviting living spaces, but dark and dramatic rooms can be equally compelling. You’ll find examples of...
You don’t always need to tackle a massive renovation to get a yard that suits your needs and pleases the eye. Sometimes making over a few key features will do the trick. See how creative design moves involving plantings, pavers and patios took these yards from tired to revived without starting from...
Mortgage rates recently hit a year-to-date low, coinciding with ongoing market disruptions from tariffs. The more encouraging story, however, is that the spring season is shaping up positively for the housing market. Notably, purchase applications show growth both year-to-date and year-over-year. Additionally, our weekly pending contract data and new listings are trending positively compared to last...
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