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How long should small-business, mortgage aid last?
House Financial Services Committee members were at odds over whether to have support for homeowners and the State Small Business Credit Initiative, both included the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, expire when the pandemic ends or later.
Buyers and Sellers Both More Upbeat in 2021
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Consumers expressed more positive sentiments toward the housing market as 2021 arrived, sending Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) a bit higher. The most significant gains came from increased optimism about the climate for selling a home. The index increased by 3.7 points to 77.7 in January, erasing at least a portion of its 6-point loss in December. Fifty-seven percent of consumers contacted by the monthly National Housing Survey said they felt it was a good time to sell a home, up 7 points from December, while those who viewed it as a bad time dropped 9 points to 33 percent. This left the net positive answers at 24 percent, a 16-point month-over-month increase and 21 points higher than in January of last year. Positive feelings about buying a home were unchanged from December…(read more)
Rentersâ credit scores are rising, showing a more competitive apartment market
A new report from apartment aggregator RENTCafé has highlighted the growing importance of credit scores in determining access to multifamily housing. The report found that nationwide, the average renter credit score sits at 638, a steady uptick from previous years. Broken down by housing types, renters in high-end buildings averaged a 669 credit score nationwide, … [Read more…]
Your Ultimate List of Federal Program Extensions for 2021
Thereâs no doubt about it: 2020 was a dumpster fire. To help throw some water on the flames, the federal government passed a lot of programs to provide financial assistance for people facing tough times due to the pandemic. The aid is far from comprehensive, but at least it helps plug the leaking holes a […]
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7 Tips for Finding College Housing
Packing up and heading off to college is an absolutely thrilling time in a young personâs life. However, with all the fun comes a lot of responsibility. One of the first, and perhaps most important, choices a college student must make is exactly where they want to live. Here are a few things to consider […]
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The last stand for forbearance housing market crash bros?
The primary reason I believe the crash thesis of the housing bubble boys turned forbearance crash bros will fail is that jobs are coming back. The employment gains started last year and have continued. We have gained more than 12 million jobs â and that was not in the forecast of the housing bubble boys.
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Should You Cancel Your Renters Insurance?
As you review your recurring expenses, you probably look for ways to cut costs. If you’re paying for this coverage, but you’ve never filed a renters insurance claim, it might start to feel like an unnecessary expense. If this is the case, you might be wondering if you should cancel your renters insurance. Is this […]
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Renters’ credit scores are improving
Renters are on the whole managing to improve their credit ratings, even as many struggle to cope with the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. A new analysis by RENTCafe of more than 5 million lease applications in the U.S. shows that landlords are approving new tenants with higher credit scores than in previous years. […]
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