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Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

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Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: What one realty firm is doing to boost Black homeownership

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This year, the federal government has taken steps to recommit to fair housing, but what can be done locally? Here’s what this Wisconsin firm is doing to help would-be homebuyers overcome barriers to homeownership. Continue reading →

NAR, Updater partner to provide real-time relocation data to Realtors

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The trade group will be able to use “pre-move” data to inform reports on migration patterns and housing demand. Continue reading →

A national home value downturn isn’t in our future. Here’s why

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Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives deeper into the timeline of events that led to the 2007 crash, comparing then and now. Here’s why he speculates there’s no real reason to expect a widespread, systematic decline in home prices in the for… Continue reading →

More than half of all renters are planning a post-pandemic move

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Renters surveyed by property management software company Entrata cited cost and space-related reasons as their biggest impetus for moving over the past year. Continue reading →

How LGBTQ+ discrimination hinders path to homeownership

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For the LGBTQ+ community, housing discrimination is preceded by many other impactful forms of discrimination that create barriers to homeownership. Here’s how. Continue reading →

Cheaper home purchases by student debt holders could widen wealth gap

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Hispanic and Black Americans who purchase lower-priced homes than white Americans can lead to further wealth gaps, according to a study by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply

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Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare. Continue reading →

HUD sends $690M to states for affordable housing

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The Housing Trust Fund is funded by a fee on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and devoted to affordable housing for low- and extremely low-income households. Continue reading →

Beyond the headlines: What to expect with rising mortgage rates

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Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare. Continue reading →