Attorney T. Robert Finlay of Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP delves into the state of California’s Homeowner Bill of Rights, and recent instances where protections against dual tracking came into play.
Read More »Contract Volume, New Listings Down, While Days on Market Up
HouseCanary reports the number of homes that experienced price cuts increased over 130% year-over-year, as the market has been reported to be adjusting to continuous rate hikes.
Read More »More Than Eight Million Americans Reportedly Behind on Rent
According to a new LendingTree study, more than eight million adults throughout the U.S. aren’t caught up on rent, citing continued affordability constraints, and greater overall housing costs.
Read More »Fannie Mae Recognized for Driving Adoption of Green Financing in Housing
Fannie Mae has been honored with the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence Award for driving positive impact and the adoption of energy-efficient advancements in housing and finance.
Read More »Closing the Homeownership Gap
Julia R. Gordon, Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner of HUD, speaks to MortgagePoint about recent changes such as FHA’s mortgage insurance premium reductions, an ongoing commitment to improving IT infrastructure, and how the arc of her career brought her to her current role.
Read More »Cenlar Promotes Six to New Roles
Mortgage loan subservicer promotes six from within, including Rene Gonzales to Chief Technology Officer.
Read More »HUD Details Disaster Relief for Mississippi Following Tornado
After severe storms destroy hundreds of homes, agency issues temporary moratorium on FHA foreclosures and vows to “help rebuild."
Read More »Homeownership Affordability Inches Upward But Remains Weak Throughout U.S.
Homebuying conditions for house hunters may be improving as the portion of average wages nationwide required for typical major homeownership expenses fell slightly to 30% in Q1, according to ATTOM's latest U.S. Home Affordability Report.
Read More »New CFPB Rule Impacts HMDA Reporting
Under a new order from the CFPB, loans reportable under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act will not need to be reported under the new small business lending rule.
Read More »Texas Targeted as a Top Relocation Destination
A new analysis from United Regions Van Lines examines the states that offer the greatest housing savings and which states rank highest in employment opportunities.
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