Economists say the COVID-19 Delta variant and inflation could be offsetting homebuying optimism that might otherwise be more favorable.
Read More »Experts Discuss Hurricane Ida Fallout
The destructive weather event could be a warning of things to come—property and risk professionals explain what can be done to protect the market in the future.
Read More »Housing Market Finding More Balance
Researchers say the "breakneck pace of home price growth has likely peaked." Here’s what else pundits predict in coming months.
Read More »Market Bracing for Wave of Forbearance Plan Expirations
The share of on-hold mortgages decreased the last week of August, but servicers face the real test, an anticipated 400k exits, in September.
Read More »Potential Distressed Home Sales Hotspots
Economists examine areas where property owners have the most negative equity, a situation that potentially could create a foreclosure "blip."
Read More »SimpleNexus Joins GSE-Approved eMortgage Providers
SimpleNexus, developer of the platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents, and settlement agents, is now a Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-reviewed eClosing solution provider, the company announced in a press release. The designation affirms that SimpleNexus' Nexus Closing ...
Read More »FHFA Extends REO-Buying Period
In an effort to ease supply shortages, the agency added 10 days to its program that allows owner occupants an exclusive "first look" at distressed real estate.
Read More »Biggest Barriers to Homeownership
A poll shows almost 90% of consumers prefer owning over leasing, but almost half of renting respondents fear it will never happen—are their worries warranted?
Read More »Hurricane Ida Disaster Resources
Federal agencies detail assistance available to servicers and property owners in presidentially declared major disaster areas throughout Louisiana.
Read More »Government Agencies Seek Affordable-Housing Solutions
The White House—with HUD, FHFA, Treasury, and other departments—announced a a series of actions aimed at removing barriers to homeownership.
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