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Meet Ben Lane

Ben Lane

Ben Lane

Managing Editor, New American Funding

Ben is the Managing Editor for New American Funding. In this role, Ben helps with content creation, news coverage, and serving our audience of borrowers, real estate agents, loan originators, and other housing professionals. Prior to joining New American Funding, Ben worked at HousingWire, a top housing media outlet. Ben joined HousingWire in 2014 as a reporter and was later promoted to Senior Financial Reporter, Editor, and eventually to Managing Editor. During his time at HousingWire, Ben helped elevate HousingWire to national acclaim and record traffic growth. He was also honored with multiple awards for his work, including an Eddie Award from Folio Magazine and a Gold Award for Best Trade Magazine Story from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

Ben Lane Articles

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Lack of Inventory Slows Existing Home Sales

Earlier this month, pending home sales data from the National Association of Realtors showed that existing home sales could be set to slow down due to 'inventory constraints.' The actual sales data for February is out now, and it is just as expected: a slowdown. Read about how the lack of inventory is slowing existing home sales.

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Buying is Better Than Renting in Many Major Cities

Although home prices continue rising at a pace not seen since the mid-1970's, it's still a better bet to buy than rent in many of the nation's biggest cities, according to new research from professors at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

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Home Sales May Hit Speed Bump Due to Lack of Inventory

Despite how housing has been over the last year, there's been one thing consistently holding housing back from even greater heights: a lack of inventory. The demand is there, but the supply just isn't keeping up. And now, it appears that those chickens have come home to roost. Read how Home Sales May Hit Slow Due to Lack of Inventory in 2021.

6 ways owning a home could save on taxes

6 Ways Owning a Home Could Save on Taxes

There are many considerations when deciding between renting and homeownership. Each have their benefits, but one area where homeownership has the advantage is when it comes to your taxes.