WalletHub recently released a report showing where renters get the most bang for their buck. They compared 180+ rental markets across 22 measurements of rental attractiveness and quality of life.…
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Small landlords suffering during eviction moratorium
Ben Winck of Business Insider opened up the week with an article outlining a few signs that the U.S. may be in a housing bubble. Prices are above bubble levels:…
How the Delta variant could affect real estate
Clare Trapasso of Realtor.com opened up the week with an article on how the Delta variant may affect the housing market. Generally speaking, when investors get worried, they tend to…
What is a countercyclical capital buffer? And why does it matter…
Martha C. White of CNBC opened up the week by reporting on the increasing hedge fund interest in single-family home assets. “Competition from investment entities is a symptom of a…
FHFA eliminates the Adverse Market Refinance Fee
Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will eliminate the Adverse Market Refinance Fee for loan deliveries effective August 1, 2021. First, what…
The DOJ versus NAR: What comes next?
In November 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an antitrust lawsuit as well as a settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The lawsuit revolved around NAR and…
June 2021 jobs report impact on real estate
Nonfarm payroll employment increased 850,000 last month, the biggest jump since August 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reportedly, residential specialty trade contractors increased by 13,000, however employment…
The push for more ADUs in the U.S.
As housing affordability and supply continue to dominate headlines, many forward-thinking experts and municipalities have turned their attention to enabling densification through accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The National Association of…
How zoning affects housing supply
In a recent Zillow Research article, a panel of housing experts discussed the supply shortage in the U.S. Their findings? Source: Zillow In a March report, Moody’s Analytics reported that the…
