• Gen Z offers its thoughts on the renter vs. homeowner debate,Jonathan Delozier

    Gen Z offers its thoughts on the renter vs. homeowner debate

    Homeownership has long been seen as a marker of stability and success. But for many in Generation Z — the youngest group entering the housing market — that dream feels increasingly out of reach. Rising mortgage rates, high home prices, student debt and career uncertainty are reshaping what housing l

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  • Is Opendoor the next meme stock revival story or fool’s gold?,Brooklee Han

    Is Opendoor the next meme stock revival story or fool’s gold?

    After its ride on the meme stock rollercoaster and the resignation of its CEO, Opendoor has indicated it is ready to start a new chapter, one that will ideally bring it back to profitability, but activist retail investors are asking that they get a say in the firm’s next moves.  Opendoor’s eventful

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  • What mortgage lenders are doing to limit contract cancellations,Sarah Wolak

    What mortgage lenders are doing to limit contract cancellations

    Buyers are pulling out of purchase contracts at an alarming rate — reaching an eight-year high in July. HousingWire spoke to several lenders about how they are tackling the problem on the front end to prevent contracts from going south. Experts say the surge in collapsed deals stems from soaring hom

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