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Understand the Myths Vs. The Facts About the FHA
The FHA is stable, its portfolio is in good shape, and it is serving its mission to provide safe, affordable financing when the private market cannot or will not. Learn more about the Federal Housing Administration.
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Metro Home Prices Boost Affordability, Sales Improving
Affordability improved in most areas on softer prices and low mortgage interest rates.
View PostFed Chairman on Housing Recovery
NAR appreciates remarks made by Ben Bernanke in support of homeowners and the struggling housing market in testimony before Congress.
NAR Supports Efforts to Assist Housing Market
President Obama’s plan would help eligible, underwater homeowners who are current on their mortgage payments to refinance or modify their loan.
How Long Do Owners Stay? Why Do They Sell?
A look at homeowners’ tenures in their home and motivations for moving from the 2011 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
Cash Down Payments, Still High
Realtors® Confidence Index shows that cash down payments are at or above 20 percent in 34 percent of the transactions.
Home Ownership Rates by Age
Home ownership rates have decreased overall since 2000, but not all age groups had the same experience through the tougher housing market.
Population Projections Around the World
Most demographers believe that the world population will continue to grow throughout this century, topping out at around 9 to 10 billion people.
Homeownership Matters to Nation
President’s speech supports homeowners and struggling housing market.
Pending Home Sales Decline, Remain Above Year Ago
After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December.
