Fannie Mae: Consumer housing sentiment slips in August

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

More positive outlooks for mortgage rates and homebuying conditions were not enough to offset declines in seller sentiment, home-price expectations, household income growth and job security.

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Homeownership among Black Americans drops to 4-year low

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Results were down roughly 1.5% from this time last year and marked the steepest annual decline since the third quarter of 2021.

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ANZ to slash 3,500 jobs over the next year

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The shake-up comes as new CEO Nuno Matos makes his mark on the bank

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How to make the most of your investments with portfolio reviews

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Investors are encouraged to conduct regular reviews of their property portfolios to ensure they remain aligned with their goals. Two buyer’s agents have revealed how to maintain healthy assets.

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‘Too little, too late’: FBAA frustrated with ASIC

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The broker association had some strong words for ASIC following the announcement that the regulator had cut red tape.

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Nearly a third of all new home loans go to first home buyers, reveals GSB

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Great Southern Bank (GSB) has released its yearly financial results, highlighting just how many first home buyers are taking advantage of support to enter the market.

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Housing crisis puts brakes on city-to-region moves

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mobility challenges have caused a slowdown in regional movers. There have been calls for greater investment in the regions to support the exodus of city dwellers.

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Majority of Canadians say mortgage fraud drives up prices and creates unfair competition

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A new MPC–Pollara survey shows growing concern about fraud in the housing market, and strong support for CRA-led income verification.

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Appraisal waivers: The risks and benefits of AI technology in the appraisal process

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

One veteran appraiser lets brokers know what to consider when deciding on an appraisal waiver for a property

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Legal expert believes Cook injunction could impact upcoming Fed meeting

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Why a lower court delaying the decision could make it harder to remove Cook before FOMC meeting

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