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Sun Belt holds long-term housing edge even as pandemic boomtowns struggle
A surge in available homes is reshaping the market in regions that saw the fastest growth during the pandemic.
How Bill Pulte has reshaped FHFA and the GSEs
Bill Pulte has been an exceptionally active FHFA director, in ways seen as both novel and disruptive. Here’s a breakdown.
Compass updates seller disclosure form, clarifies off-MLS marketing
Updates to the Compass form aim to improve seller understanding of off-market phases and outlining benefits and risks of pre-listing.
Three takeaways from Rocket Companies’ Q2 earnings
Rocket reaffirms its fintech vision, focuses on DTC and TPO mortgage origination channels, and closes businesses that are not meeting the threshold.
Housing inventory stalls: Less than 3K homes added
Housing inventory had another slow week, with less than 3,000 homes added to active listings. Will we see an early seasonal decline?
Mortgage rates fall after softer labor data
Mortgage rates are finally headed lower after a crazy week of jobs data showing that the economy isn’t going into recession.
What happens to real estate when COVID-19 busts state and local budgets?
States where COVID-19 arrived early now are finding they’re running out of funds to pay police officers, EMTs and teachers. What impact does that have on home values? HW+ Premium Content
New York City’s housing market struggles under lockdown with residential sales down 61% YOY
The local economy of New York City has been harshly impacted by the health crisis. But the city’s residential real estate market was facing problems before the pandemic hit town. HW+ Premium Content
Is now a good time to buy a home?
What traditionally has been known as the busiest season for buying and selling homes has been upended by COVID-19.
