Existing home sales recorded an increase in May for the first time in two months, rising 2.5% from the month prior, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The total number of home sold increased to 5.34 million in ...
Read More »The Struggles of Saving for a Home
According to Unison’s 2019 Home Affordability Report, it now takes 14 years for those making a median income to save for a 20% down payment on a median-price homes, meaning many prospective millennial homebuyers won’t achieve homeownership until their 40s. ...
Read More »The Industry Pulse: Updates on LoanCare, Continuity, and More
From new appointments to new tech, click through to learn the latest industry buzz.
Read More »Time Is Not on Your Side: Keeping Up With Foreclosure
A delay in foreclosure proceedings can result in additional costs not only for the lender or servicer but also for other parties involved in the process. Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.
Read More »Prepayments and Loan-Churning Impacts on VA Loans
An Urban Institute report examines factors potentially contributing to more expensive federal loans, particularly to VA borrowers. Click here to learn the results of the study.
Read More »Shifting Trends in Housing Investment
According to a report, recent record-breaking investment activity has been driven by smaller, "mom-and-pop" investors. Where are these new investors buying?
Read More »What’s Driving Delinquency Rates?
Delinquency rates fell for the third consecutive month while non-performing loans hit record-setting levels in May.
Read More »Google Pledges $1 Billion to Fund Affordable Housing.
Silicon Valley is one of the most expensive areas of the country. Here's how Google plans to address this problem.
Read More »The Fed’s Decision on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve met Wednesday to decide if it was going to reduce interest rates. Here's how the industry is reacting to the latest Fed meeting.
Read More »Shifting Priorities for Single-Family Zoning
Here's why some cities are starting to make serious shifts away from exclusive single-family zoning.
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