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PolicyCast: “It’s Supply, Stupid”
NAHB’s Jim Tobin shares how his organization responds to technological advances and what can be done to build enough homes to address the affordability crisis....
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Why We Need to Grow Black Homeownership
March has arrived! Spring Training is in full bloom in Florida and Arizona. Who could ask for anything more? (Well, maybe more affordable homes for sale.) Thanks to a recent suggestion from a reader, th...
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Why Do Deals Fail? Many Homebuyers Don’t Understand the Process
Because higher interest rates make it more important than ever to close every loan, mortgage originators realize that success often depends on informed homebuyers who understand the process — resulting ...
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Fixing Basel III’s Threat to Homeownership
It’s February — officially the shortest month of the year. Unofficially, it’s the longest if your job is reading the thousands of pages of comment letters submitted in response to the banking agencies’ ...
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PolicyCast: Two Number Whisperers Foretell the Housing Horizon
Arch MI’s PolicyCast returns in 2024 with two leading housing economists to discuss the outlook for the mortgage industry, interest rates and more....
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Upgrade Your Business Intel in 2024 with Weekly Data and Analysis
Today’s housing market is too dynamic to wait weeks or months for quarterly data and analysis. Get the information you need each week with HaMMR Digest — to stay on top of a volatile housing market in 2...
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Private Mortgage Insurance Favored over FHA as Borrowers Compare Costs
More homebuyers and their lenders have been choosing private mortgage insurance over FHA in recent years as borrowers closely assess short- and long-term borrowing costs...
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How to Attract Your Ideal Customer through Social Media
With pipeline concerns and interest rates on your mind, managing your social media presence may not seem like a priority. But using social media effectively can drive your business and fuel your growth ...
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Homeowners Insurance Crisis Worsening
Your mail might arrive on time, but weather catastrophes might also raise your homeowners insurance premiums or, worse yet, cause your policy to be canceled. In this issue, Capital Commentary offers a ...
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