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Foreclosure moratorium: “final” extension granted through July 31, 2021
Financially-distressed homeowners have one more month to become current on their mortgages, or enter a forbearance program.
California’s population is declining – but some cities are still growing
California’s housing shortage is squeezing residents out of expensive coastal markets.
CDC extends eviction moratorium until July 31, 2021
The federal eviction moratorium has been extended for the last time, according to the CDC.
Multi-family forbearance programs extended until September 2021
Multi-family property owners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may now extend their forbearance programs up to September 2021.
Down payment gifts and the bank of mom and dad
Down payment gifts from parents help young adults become homeowners faster, but they prevent skin in the game.
Bidding wars continue to inflate prices, and homebuyer resentment
Homebuyers are ready to go to war in 2021, and agents are on the frontlines.
Sluggish job market likely to persist, holding back real estate
How long will it take to regain the historic job losses from the 2020 recession?
Rents continue to rise in 2021
The rental market is continuing to pick up steam in 2021.
Missed housing payments pile on for homeowners, renters
Even while missed housing payments continue to decline, many homeowners and renters have become overwhelmed with debt.
Refinancing and race: Why the divide and how to close the gap
Black and Latinx homeowners paid higher interest rates than White homeowners between 2005 and 2020. Why does this disparity exist?
Consumers expect home prices to continue rising in 2021
Homebuyer sentiment reflects where we have been and where we are going.
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