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Study: Long-term care services must be expanded to support aging in place
A new Johns Hopkins study details the need for expanded long-term care services that can support broad aging-in-place goals.
Former HUD secretary on the challenges to affordable housing
Marcia Fudge called out a lack of willingness to construct affordable housing in our backyards, including her own political allies.
Homeowners are confident heading into peak selling season
Roughly 70% of potential sellers said it is a favorable time to sell, despite concerns about mortgage rates and broader economic factors. Many cited personal circumstances and lifestyle changes as key reasons for moving, with 79% saying they are selling out of necessity.
How eliminating the QM rule’s DTI requirement and supporting minority homeownership go together
What began as a way to ensure the financial crisis never happens again has instead created a new set of challenges for would-be homebuyers, especially when it comes to homeownership opportunities for minorities. HW+ Premium Content
The power of the pause
The COVID-19 infection gave us back time. Time to think, and time to reset. But, before we got back to business and back to our fast-paced lives, we needed to pause, check for a fever and make sure this isn’t a dream.
How UWM captured the wholesale market
The mortgage wholesale industry continues to see a surge in growth. One company rose to the top and captured that market.
