Homelessness: Mental Illness a Cause and Result
HUD: 45% of the homeless suffer from some form of mental illness or chronic substance abuse issue, but an estimated 25% have a serious mental illness.
Homelessness and Mental Illness: Cause and Result
HUD study: 45% suffer from some form of mental illness or chronic substance abuse issue, but an estimated 25% have a serious mental illness.
Mortgage Rates Jump Again, Average 5.23%
The run-up follows last week’s average 5.09% for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan. Increases so far this year appear to be impacting buyers and the housing market.
Investors Buy 25% of Homes in 3 Fla. Metros
Rising rents and stock market fears have sparked real estate investment. Orlando, Miami and Jacksonville are 3 of 7 U.S. markets where they’re over 25% of sales.
Over 50% of Americans Irked by Neighbors
Survey: 1 in 3 (35%) is annoyed once per month, and 53% get bothered at least multiple times each year. Top complaint? Noise from dogs, babies, TVs, etc.
High U.S. Home Prices? Not Compared to 2011
Notable home-price increases have occurred in small and large U.S. metros, but it hasn’t been even. In 477 U.S. cities, prices still haven’t hit their earlier peak.
FHFA: Big Changes to Help Disadvantaged Buyers
USA Today calls it “the most sweeping overhaul since the housing crash in 2008.” The three-year strategy focuses on underwriting, appraisals and support programs.