Home Equity Growth Slows Homeowner Spending

Home Equity Growth Slows Homeowner Spending

Home equity rose to $35T since 2020, but higher taxes, rates, and lending limits make it harder for homeowners to benefit from that wealth. NEW YORK – Since 2020, home equity has increased by approximately 80% from $19.5 trillion to about $35 trillion due to rising...
Communicating Clearly for Business Success

Communicating Clearly for Business Success

Clear speech, strategic pauses, body language and knowing your audience help real estate pros boost communication and build stronger client connections. NEW YORK – The core principles of public speaking include clarity, pace and tone. For real estate professionals,...
U.S. Housing Supply Still Lagging Demand

U.S. Housing Supply Still Lagging Demand

By Sylvan Lane The U.S. remains millions of homes short as prices stay high and construction lags, leaving many buyers priced out despite recent building gains. WASHINGTON — The U.S. has been short of the homes it needs to meet its growing population for more than a...
Alternative Paths to Homeownership Grow

Alternative Paths to Homeownership Grow

By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech With rising home prices, more Americans are turning to alternatives like tiny homes, barndominiums and co-housing to find affordable places to live. WASHINGTON — As the quick rise in housing costs over the past decade has put...
Foreclosure Relief Extended for FHA Borrowers

Foreclosure Relief Extended for FHA Borrowers

HUD building, Washington, D.C. HUD extended FHA foreclosure moratoriums through July 10, 2025, in Fla. and other areas hit by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, giving families more time to seek help. WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...