Homeownership

3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners

Affordable housing, Data & Visuals, Homeownership, Housing Market, HWmember, National Low Income Housing Coaltion, Rent Prices, Renters / Ricky Vasquez

Record-high home prices and persistently elevated mortgage rates have made the housing market difficult for homebuyers and the industry alike — and not even this year’s significant growth in supply seems to be helping. It’s been particularly difficult for prospective buyers who are currently renters, as renters are dealing with an affordability crisis of their […]

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Bill aims to construct homes with proceeds from future GSE release

Affordability, Affordable housing, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, GSE Reform, Homebuilders, Homeownership, House of Representatives, Housing Market, HWmember, Legislation, Rental Properties / Ricky Vasquez

U.S. Reps. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) have introduced the Housing for US Act — a bipartisan proposal aimed at easing the national housing shortage by investing federal funds into the construction of millions of new homes for middle-class Americans. The bill, which is currently awaiting committee review, calls for up to $250

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Home equity cushions homeowners against economic shocks

Foreclosure, Home Equity, Homeownership, Housing Market, HWmember / Ricky Vasquez

The most recent National Mortgage Database (NMDB) Aggregate Statistics report from FHFA reveals the significant amount of home equity that American households possess. This should put an end to any discussions suggesting that the housing market is on the verge of a mass foreclosure crisis or that national home prices will crash like they did

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Century 21 CEO talks industry consolidation, filling market gaps

Brokerage, Century 21, Clear Cooperation, Hispanic homeownership, Homeownership, HWmember, Mergers and Acquisitions, Minority Homeownership, NAHREP, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents / Ricky Vasquez

As the real estate industry faces unprecedented transformation, Century 21 Real Estate has stayed active through aggressive franchise growth, market consolidation and engagement with evolving homebuyer demographics. In an in-depth conversation with HousingWire, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler opened up about the company’s strategy, its foundational franchise model and preparation for the future of homeownership.

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Comfortable city living usually requires a six-figure salary

Affordability, California, GOBankingRates, Homeownership, Housing Market, HWmember, Renters / Ricky Vasquez

Homeownership in many of America’s largest cities now demands a six-figure salary to sustain a comfortable lifestyle — with some regions requiring more than $300,000 annually. A new analysis by GOBankingRates ranked the top 50 U.S. cities by the income necessary to afford a comfortable standard of living, using factors such as average home prices,

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First American: Rising costs squeeze homeownership for millions

Affordability, Data & Visuals, First American, First American Financial Corporation, Homeownership, HWmember, Insurance, Mortgage, Property Tax / Ricky Vasquez

The cost of owning a home in the U.S. has jumped sharply in recent years, reaching an average of more than $1,700 per month in 2023 — a 17% increase since 2020 — according to an analysis by First American senior economist Sam Williamson. Using the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Williamson found that

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Partner Real Estate launches instant offers platform

Artificial Intelligence, California, Homeownership, HWmember, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Technology / Ricky Vasquez

California-based Partner Real Estate has introduced a new technology platform aimed at speeding up home sales and expanding options for agents and homeowners. The company’s Instant Offers Exchange (IOX) allows sellers to receive multiple competitive cash offers within minutes without committing to a sale. “Imagine this: your client signs the listing agreement, and you already

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Arrive Home introduces new versions of its Earned Equity Program

FHA, FICO, Homeownership, HWmember, Mortgage, Non-QM / Ricky Vasquez

Arrive Home has launched two new iterations of its Earned Equity Program (EEP), which helps consumers achieve homeownership through a long-term purchase contract. The program is now available through two separate products designed for different groups of borrowers: EEP Pathway and EEP DocLight. EEP Pathway is ideally suited for individual tax identification number (ITIN) holders and

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This Georgia homeowner went to war with her HOA—and won

Atlanta, Georgia, HOA, Homeownership, HWmember, Lawsuit, Legal, Real Estate / Ricky Vasquez

A Rockdale County, Ga., judge has approved a $40,000 settlement between the Channing Cove Homeowners Association (HOA) and Michelle Bernard — a longtime homeowner who sued the HOA over a disputed lien on her property. Bernard’s legal battle began after the HOA placed a lien on her home for a little under $3,000, citing unpaid

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Rural America isn’t immune to housing squeeze

Affordability, Down Payment Assistance, Home Prices, Homeownership, Housing Inventory, Housing Market, HWmember / Ricky Vasquez

Rural areas of the U.S. that have long been viewed as a refuge for affordable homeownership are now grappling with rising prices, limited inventory and increasing competition — pressures once thought unique to urban housing markets. “Even the term ‘affordable’ feels like a relic of the past,” said Jake Vehige, president of mortgage lending at

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3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners

Bill aims to construct homes with proceeds from future GSE release

Home equity cushions homeowners against economic shocks

Century 21 CEO talks industry consolidation, filling market gaps

Comfortable city living usually requires a six-figure salary

First American: Rising costs squeeze homeownership for millions

Partner Real Estate launches instant offers platform

Arrive Home introduces new versions of its Earned Equity Program

This Georgia homeowner went to war with her HOA—and won

Rural America isn’t immune to housing squeeze

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