Monthly Archives: May 2022

How Fannie Mae is creating new opportunities for homeownership

May 23, 2022 |

Fannie Mae recently released its National Housing Survey, which revealed that consumers, in general, still believe that owning a home is better than renting. HousingWire Content Solutions Managing Maleesa Smith and Katrina Jones, Fannie Mae’s vice president of Racial Equity, Strategy and Impact, recently sat down to discuss the challenges facing homebuyers today and what […more]

Before and After: A Grimy Outdoor Wall Gets a Beautiful Summer-Ready Redo

May 23, 2022 |

A pro painter completed this project for his own home, and he’s got tips to share. READ MORE…

Pennymac plans to lay off another 207 employees

May 23, 2022 |

California-based nonbank mortgage lender Pennymac Financial Services will lay off 207 additional employees in June and July following a workforce reduction filing of more than 230 employees in March.  According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices submitted to the Employment Development Department (EDD) on April 28 and May 9, the company plans to […more]

Stained Glass in a $1.5M Converted Church in St. Louis Is Simply Divine

May 23, 2022 |

This former Methodist church perched on a hill in St. Louis has a wide-open floor plan, a hot tub with a view, and great stained glass.

Fratantoni: Why FHFA and GSEs should revisit their pricing framework

May 23, 2022 |

Potential homebuyers in today’s market are facing a number of challenges, including increasing mortgage rates and a sizeable supply and demand imbalance that is pushing home-price appreciation to very high levels throughout the country. MBA’s Purchase Application Payment Index (PAPI) has increased by 32% thus far this year, indicating that payments have risen much faster […more]

This TikTok Hack Can Keep Your Plants Watered While You’re on Vacation

May 23, 2022 |

If you can’t find a plant sitter, try this. READ MORE…

Prioritizing home equity solutions in a rising rate environment

May 23, 2022 |

The 2022 housing market has been underscored by interest rate spikes and refi decline and lenders are working hard to adjust to new borrower trends. HousingWire recently spoke with Barry Coffin, managing director of home equity title/close at ServiceLink, about the ways lenders can capitalize on these trends by revving up their home equity solutions. […more]

This Portable Fire Pit Is an AT Reader Favorite and It’s 45% Off Right Now

May 23, 2022 |

Make the most of the outdoors this summer! READ MORE…

The rising tide of house prices: Avoiding the flood

May 23, 2022 |

The old conservative economist’s adage that “a rising tide lifts all boats” was quickly called-out by activists who didn’t see the trickle down effects of a “booming economy” benefit the working people of America. They changed the phrase to “a rising tide lifts all yachts,” sarcastically suggesting a society with vast disparities in wealth and […more]

Built in the 1930s for baseball’s Ty Cobb, this Tahoe estate is for sale for $12.8M

May 23, 2022 |

Once home to baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb, this estate rests on the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe.