| ‘Hypervacancy’ Reaches ‘Epidemic Levels’ |
| Many formerly industrial cities are grappling with a glut of large, vacant buildings—some stretching across entire blocks of neighborhoods, according to a new report. |
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| Survey: Owners Say HOAs Protect Home Values |
| The majority of Americans prefer living in a neighborhood with a homeowners association, saying it preserves curb appeal, promotes safety, and lowers maintenance costs. |
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| First-Time Buyers Account for More Mortgages |
| They took out 46 percent of mortgages backed by Freddie Mac in the first quarter of the year—a record for the GSE. |
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| Report: Higher Prices, Rates Are Unsustainable |
| “A half percentage point increase in interest rates each year, combined with the current rate of [monthly home price appreciation], would push affordability to an all-time low by 2023,” warns a new report. |
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| Homeownership Still Vital to Build Wealth |
| As June marks National Homeownership Month, housing groups say real estate continues to be the largest component of individual financial stability. |
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| Help Millennial Buyers Make Smart Decisions |
| General interest in homeownership increases more and more, and rental growth is petering out. But buying is still a challenge for millennials. Here are two ways you can help. |
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