Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar

Rod Bolivar joined KM International as freelance writer in 2024. He is a media professional with experience in multimedia journalism and public relations. He finished a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree at Silliman University. In 2017, he was recognized with the Gandingan Awards from UP Los Banos for Best Development-Oriented News Story, and won the Investigative Story of the Year for Digital at the 2022 Globe Media Excellence Awards. He was also chosen as the Reporter of the Year at the Iligan City Youth Choice Awards in 2018.

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US new home inventory hits highest level since 2007 as sales lag forecasts

The number of available homes on the market is climbing with mortgage rates remaining high

US new home inventory hits highest level since 2007 as sales lag forecasts

January's LA wildfires caused over $50bn worth of property damage: report

January blazes wreaked havoc on residential property across the city

January's LA wildfires caused over $50bn worth of property damage: report

The cost gap between new and existing homes is widening

New study shows it's becoming increasingly more expensive to purchase a new property

The cost gap between new and existing homes is widening

US 30-year mortgage rate dips as Fed decision nears

But housing costs remain elevated and sales continue to lag

US 30-year mortgage rate dips as Fed decision nears

Mortgage credit availability ticks lower, ending six-month trend

What's behind the new drecrease?

Mortgage credit availability ticks lower, ending six-month trend

NY attorney general referred to authorities over potential mortgage fraud

The case questions the accuracy of mortgage and property documents

NY attorney general referred to authorities over potential mortgage fraud

Mortgage default risk falls in Q4 2024

Fewer cash-out refis and stronger credit lowered borrower risk

Mortgage default risk falls in Q4 2024

Construction costs surge as tariffs impact builders

Tariffs will increase the cost of building a home by $10,900

Construction costs surge as tariffs impact builders

Borrowers turn to riskier loans as rates jump on back of tariff chaos

Applications nosedived last week – but ARMs are surging in popularity again

Borrowers turn to riskier loans as rates jump on back of tariff chaos

Credit firm Bayview reviews funding options

Company considers a deal structure that keeps control while raising funds

Credit firm Bayview reviews funding options