By Seth Welborn As home prices hit new highs, many buyers are stretching more and more to get the house of their dreams. Find out where buyers are spending the biggest chunks of their income on housing. The post Where Buyers Are Straining Their Income on Housing appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Where Buyers Are Straining Their Income on Housing …

By Seth Welborn North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia have declared a state of emergency as the Category 4 hurricane bears down on the coast. See how the federal and state authorities are helping homeowners prepare for the storm. The post Homeowners and Authorities Brace for Hurricane Florence appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Homeowners and Authorities Brace for Hurricane Florence …

By Seth Welborn Lenders are expecting lower profits for the eighth consecutive quarter, according to a recent report. What is making these lenders so pessimistic? The post Lenders Get Bearish on Profit Margins appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Lenders Get Bearish on Profit Margins       

By Seth Welborn Baby boomers are set to become the largest group of retirees in the nation. According to a recent report, these seniors’ housing preferences may determine the housing options available to younger people entering the market. The post Baby Boomers and the Housing Market appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Baby Boomers and the Housing Market       

By Seth Welborn The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection announced the members of its more streamlined advisory committees. The Bureau recruited these new members from outside the federal government. The post BCFP Advisory Committees Get Lean appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: BCFP Advisory Committees Get Lean       

By Seth Welborn According to some recent data, labor shortages in residential construction. Additionally, the decrease in labor has also slowed down the rate they accept incoming orders. The post How Labor Shortages Have Impacted Housing Costs appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: How Labor Shortages Have Impacted Housing Costs       

By Seth Welborn Mortgage spread valuations had increased slightly, negatively impacting MSR values, according to a recent report. See what other factors have been affecting MSR values. The post The Impact of Mortgages on MSR Values appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: The Impact of Mortgages on MSR Values       

By Seth Welborn Consumers are becoming pessimistic about the rate of home price appreciation, according to a recent report. However, household financial situations expectations seem to have improved. The post Consumers Lower Expectations on Home Price Appreciation appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Consumers Lower Expectations on Home Price Appreciation