Homeownership

NAR Policy Forum: Financing the Future of Homeownership

The forum brought together hundreds of policy makers and industry professionals to examine ways in which housing finance reform can protect U.S. consumers and ensure broader access. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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What Will It Take to Close the Racial Homeownership Gap?

Learn about new research on racial homeownership gaps, hear a discussion of policy proposals to close the gap with a panel of experts, and meet the inaugural winners of NAR’s Fair Housing Champion Award. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Rising Hispanic and Latino Homeownership Poses Potential Boon for the Prepared Agent

It’s difficult to predict the future, and it can be even harder to plan for it. Yet, analysts continue to gaze into their crystal ball of data hoping to do both. By that standard, Hispanic and Latino homebuyers are a demographic that real estate experts believe is poised to be a possible wellspring of clients […]

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America’s Racial Homeownership Gaps Remain Focus of the Present and Future

NAR CEO Bob Goldberg looks at the history of division in our nation and examines what the future of healing looks like, particularly regarding racial homeownership gaps that persist today. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Wedding vs. Homeownership: New Survey Measures Modern Priorities

Americans pressed pause on many milestones in 2020, but in 2021 they reignited plans to buy and sell homes. The real estate market is strong according to the National Association of REALTORS® and homeownership is top of mind for Americans. In fact, 82% of unmarried Americans would rather invest in a home than pay for a big […]

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Inside Real Estate Launches Innovative Homeownership Solution, CORE Home

Inside Real Estate has announced its first product release from its new homeownership technology, CORE Home. CORE Home is a consumer destination, branded completely to the brokerage and agent. It anchors consumers in a single place, allowing brokerages to deliver a seamlessly connected experience throughout the entire homeownership lifecycle: from living in a home and […]

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Student Loan Debt Holding Back Majority of Millennials from Homeownership

Student Loan Debt Is Curbing Millennial Homeownership Americans with high student debt often must choose between retirement investment, buying a home, getting married, starting a family, or saving money. Media Contact:  Tori Syrek

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Homeownership Rates Fall Across the Board

The U.S. Census Bureau says the nation’s Homeownership Rate was at 65.4 percent in the second quarter of 2021. This is down from both the previous quarter’s 65.6 percent, and a year earlier when it was reported at 67.9 percent. However, the Bureau cautions,” When interpreting these estimates and comparing with prior quarters and years, […]

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The Forbearance Period is Ending: What’s the Impact on Foreclosures, House Prices, Supply, and Homeownership?

Foreclosures will likely widen the already alarming homeownership gap among income groups and racial groups, with low income and minority groups twice as likely to face foreclosure than higher income and non-minority groups and homeowners of FHA-insured loans three times as likely to face foreclosure. www.nar.realtor – Research

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