In honor of Pride Month, Fannie Mae hosted a roundtable discussion Tuesday focused on promoting fair housing policy for LGBT individuals and exploring ways the industry can build a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable landscape.
Read More »The Evolution of the REO Landscape
Patrick McClain, SVP of Hubzu Auction Services, talks to DS News about how the REO space has evolved in recent years, the challenges of operating amidst low foreclosure inventory, and how struggling homeowners are benefitting from options such as short sales.
Read More »HUD Greenlights $5 Billion Texas Disaster Recovery Plan
With Hurricane Harvey's one-year anniversary approaching in August, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has just approved a multibillion-dollar plan to aid the Lone Star State’s ongoing recovery efforts.
Read More »Why Foreclosed Properties Might Go Green
Government officials are thinking outside the box when it comes to what to do with tax-forfeited properties that don’t have much development potential. Find out how these properties could start going green in Michigan.
Read More »Zombie Homes: Why Won’t They Die Out?
One lingering reminder of the housing crisis is the glut of zombie homes still cluttering some markets, especially those with judicial foreclosures. Click through to watch a short primer video on zombie homes, where they’re most prevalent, and why they’re so hard to kill.
Read More »Black Knight Introduces LoanSphere Servicing Digital
Black Knight, Inc. has introduced LoanSphere Servicing Digital, a new solution to help mortgage servicers deepen customer relationships and increase retention. LoanSphere Servicing Digital delivers detailed, timely, and highly personalized information to customers about the value of their homes.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Headed for Housing Bubble 2.0?
A new complimentary webinar will delve into current housing trends and explore whether we’re headed toward a second housing bubble. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Lessons from Hurricane Season
Equifax Deputy Chief Economist Gunnar Blix discusses housing and economic trends, as well as lessons learned from recent natural disasters. Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.
Read More »Women in Housing Awards Nomination Deadline Extended
There’s still time to help recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of the talented women within the mortgage servicing and housing industries. Click through to learn more about the Women in Housing Leadership Awards, and to submit your nominations.
Read More »Freddie Mac Partners With NextJob for Employment Initiative
Freddie Mac announced a new partnership with re-employment solutions company NextJob to provide job search assistance to current and aspiring homeowners living in high-needs and other persistent poverty areas.
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