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Home ownership
For young voters, housing is a top issue in this election
by
Amy Scott
Jun 14, 2024
High home prices and high mortgage rates can make homeownership feel impossible for Gen Zers. But what can the president do about it?
Some upbeat economic news for millennials
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Mar 12, 2024
New research casts doubt on the widespread belief that the generation of Americans will be worse off than their parents.
More renters expect they'll never buy a home
Jan 31, 2024
They plan to rent forever because they can't afford to buy or they like the renting lifestyle.
Mortgage rates fall as investors take shelter in bonds
by
Amy Scott
Mar 9, 2022
But analysts say the dip is likely to be temporary.
Could rental history for loan applicants help boost home ownership?
Sep 15, 2021
Fannie Mae says including loan applicant's rental payment history could help correct past housing inequities.
Lots of homeowners are dropping flood insurance, study shows
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 4, 2021
It's bad news for federal officials who are trying to convince more homeowners that they need flood protection.
Millennials continue to lag behind in home ownership rates
Feb 23, 2021
Student loan debt, high housing prices and career setbacks from the Great Recession hurt millennials' ability to build wealth.
For public good, not for profit.
Upcoming fee has some homeowners rethinking refinancing
by
Amy Scott
Aug 17, 2020
The Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed "adverse market fee" drops on Sept. 1.
In some cities, foreclosures are still on the rise
by
Amy Scott
Apr 12, 2019
In cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia, the number of homes in the early stages of foreclosure is higher than it was before the financial crisis.
10 years after the Lehman collapse, homeownership barriers spur new rental options
Sep 13, 2018
Property developers around the world are capitalizing on "Generation Rent."