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Nearly 93,000 vacation home mortgages were originated in 2025, up 3.9% from a year earlier. See which metro areas attracted the most second-home buyers.
Which states depend most on USDA home loans? Mortgage Research Network analyzed HMDA data to rank every state by USDA mortgage share.
Read all about it! 10% of U.S. homes sit vacant. Boomers won't be bequeathing $93 trillion. In most big metros, no rental apartments are affordable on minimum wage.
Congress's new housing act is now law. It's widely hailed as good. But it has its limitations.
One forecast calls for 4% home price growth. Another predicts just 1.2%. Here's why distinguished economists can't agree.
Sometimes falling home prices and rents are caused by declining populations. But other times they're a sign of a booming city maximizing its economic potential.
The National Association of Realtors' chief economist expects a stronger housing market in 2026, with home sales and prices both rising 4%.
Markets seem to be shrugging off the economic implications of the war. So, data are getting a chance to shine.
Mortgage rates aren't random. A capital markets analyst explains the forces driving your borrowing costs.
Minnesota homebuyers may qualify for thousands of dollars in down payment assistance. See which state and local programs can help lower your costs.
Foreclosures are at a seven-year high, creating more opportunities for buyers looking for below-market deals.
Nearly 2 million homeowners refinanced in 2025. See which lenders originated the most refinance loans, based on the latest HMDA data.
People under 45 years accounted for most new mortgages in the second quarter, a recent record.
Credit bureau Equifax yesterday unveiled a significant improvement in how lenders can provide borrowers with more accurate and faster pre-approvals.
It's the end of the 620 minimum credit score for Fannie and Freddie. But that doesn't mean a free for all.
Explore expert resources on FHA, VA, USDA loans, refinancing, and selling your home—everything you need for a confident homeownership journey.
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