Spring Surge or False Start? What the 2025 Market Is Telling Us So Far

Spring Surge or False Start? What the 2025 Market Is Telling Us So Far

Asset Trust
Published on: 09/04/2025

An analysis of the early spring selling season, including inventory trends, buyer demand, interest rate movements, and whether this year's market is truly rebounding or still stalling.

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FHFA’s 2025 Appraisal Reform: What Buyers, Sellers, and Agents Need to Know

FHFA’s 2025 Appraisal Reform: What Buyers, Sellers, and Agents Need to Know

Asset Trust
Published on: 06/03/2025

Covers the rollout of new appraisal modernization rules, including expanded use of hybrid and desktop appraisals—what it means for timelines, valuations, and loan approvals.

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Homebuyer Affordability in 2025: Are New Lending Rules Helping or Hurting?

Homebuyer Affordability in 2025: Are New Lending Rules Helping or Hurting?

Asset Trust
Published on: 13/02/2025

A timely look at how updated lending guidelines—such as debt-to-income ratio adjustments or expanded credit scoring models—are impacting affordability and loan approvals this year.

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“2025 Housing Market Outlook: Will Lower Rates Finally Unlock Inventory?”

“2025 Housing Market Outlook: Will Lower Rates Finally Unlock Inventory?”

Asset Trust
Published on: 09/01/2025

A forward-looking piece examining the early-year mortgage rate trends and whether falling rates will motivate homeowners to list, easing the ongoing inventory crunch.

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