NAR: Inventory shortages push homeownership further out of reach

NAR: Inventory shortages push homeownership further out of reach: A lack of housing inventory continues to stifle the housing market, making it difficult for potential homeowners to get on the property ladder. And according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors, the problem is not going to subside anytime soon, impacting more than first-time homebuyers.

Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Risky home lending really on the comeback?

Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Risky home lending really on the comeback?: Mortgages received plenty of attention this weekend, and not just during Super Bowl commercial breaks, with reports offering divided views of the markets, according to the various media platforms that published the copy. Despite the click-bait headlines, it's not time to panic.