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Christine Stuart

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Christine Stuart is the news director at NMP.

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Existing-Home Sales Dip in August, Yet Home Prices Surge

As existing-home sales dip further, median prices rise unabated.

Sep 21, 2023
Home Flipping Sees Profit Rebound in Q2, Despite Decreased Activity

ATTOM report indicates an uptick in investor ROI amid broader housing market rebound; all-cash purchases on the decline as loan-backed buying shows promise.

Sep 21, 2023
Home Point Settles For $5 Million Over Alleged IPO Misrepresentations

Investors claim the mortgage lender overstated its cost efficiency and resilience ahead of its 2021 public launch.

Sep 21, 2023
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady But Eyes Future Hike

Fed retains current rate between 5.25%-5.5%; Housing market may see a shift as inflationary pressures are monitored and policy adjustments are made.

Sep 20, 2023
Housing Support In Theory, Not In Practice

As the U.S. grapples with a housing shortfall, personal preferences and political divides challenge the 'Yes In My Backyard' sentiment.

Sep 20, 2023
CFPB Issues Guidance On AI In Credit Underwriting

Creditors must provide specific and accurate reasons for credit denials, even with complex AI models.

Sep 19, 2023
Mortgage Applications Surge 5.4% Last Week

Refinance activity shows growth, but remains significantly below last year's figures.

Sep 19, 2023
August Housing Starts Stumble

Multiple challenges plague builders: soaring costs, labor shortage, and dearth of buildable land, even as permit data offers hope.

Sep 19, 2023
Persistent 7% Mortgage Rates Cause Slump In Homebuilder Sentiment

National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reveals the steepest decline in recent months.

Sep 19, 2023
Mortgage Forbearance Rates Decline Further, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Mortgage Bankers Association’s Loan Monitoring Survey shows a decrease as homeowners recover from pandemic-related hardships.

Sep 19, 2023