According to ATTOM's newly released second-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report, the median-priced single-family homes and condos remained less affordable compared to historical averages in 99 percent of counties. This trend, which began in early 2022, shows that home ownership now demands historically large portions of wages nationwide due to high residential mortgage rates and elevated home...
The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) on Monday submitted a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra, urging the agency to more forcefully go after trigger lead solicitations. To cement the point, CHLA is calling such solicitations “junk calls,” echoing the language of the campaign the Bureau has waged against “junk fees.” The letter cites three specific...
Nationally, the housing market indicators have been slow for several months now. There have been a few markets; however, that have defied the national trends where inventory has stayed tighter and demand keeps rolling in. Available inventory of unsold homes in the U.S. is 40% more now than last year, but some markets are just now starting to lift beyond the pandemic lows. It was the second half of...
At the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Eastern Regional Meeting in May, Acting Ginnie Mae President Sam Valverde said that the government-owned company planned to release a term sheet for a newly proposed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) program sometime in the next month. After the industry’s secondary market was rocked by the collapse of Reverse...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday announced that it has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to expand the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)’ authority to review real estate transactions near military installations by foreign buyers. CFIUS is an inter-agency government committee that includes the Departments of Treasury, Justice, Homeland Security,...
Since launching in late June, Ryan Serhant’s latest reality TV venture “Owning Manhattan” on Netflix, has become quite the phenomenon. Despite debuting on June 28, the show cracked Netflix’s top-10 most streamed shows in the U.S. for the week ending on June 30. The show stars Serhant, who is no stranger to reality TV, having spent a decade starring in Million Dollar Listing New York, among other...
How many watermelons per plant will grow depends on several factors, such as how much care you provide. Carson Downing How many watermelons per plant will grow depends on a number of factors such as variety, plant spacing, and available water. It also depends on what your goal is. If you want to grow a massive watermelon to show off at the county fair, removing extra fruits from the vine focuses...
Shoppers say it’s great for cleaning crumbs in the car and pet hair off furniture. Better Homes & Gardens Amazon’s Prime Day is almost here, but even before the sale begins on July 16, you’ll find dozens of early deals you can score right now. From furniture and clothing to kitchenware and electronics, the savings are already beginning in nearly every category, including home, where...
It’s tough to beat Copycat Coleslaw, Corn Bread, and BHG’s Best Baked Beans, but we have many more options if you’d like to mix things up. Kelsey Hansen Ranging from classic side dishes for BBQ chicken recipes like baked beans, cole slaw, mac and cheese, and corn bread to more creative ideas like corn ribs and bacon-studded potato salad, you can’t go wrong with any selection here. With...
Not all balconies are built equal. Here’s our strategy for getting the most out of yours. KatarzynaBialasiewicz / Getty Images Decorating a balcony has the potential to be one of the greatest joys—or hardships—that come with apartment living. If sizable, you’re naturally in store for a cozy outdoor space that gets you a view and lots of natural light. But if you’re not so lucky, you...
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