It has been a busy week in Washington, D.C., with new appointments and nominations that could directly and indirectly impact the housing industry. Click through for the details.

What are the four steps proposed by the FHFA to validate and approve the credit score models used by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

Here’s what an OCC report on the disclosure of mortgage loan data of some of the largest banks in the U.S. revealed about the number of foreclosures initiated by them.

Despite a general cooling down in competition, a new survey found that buyers in these ZIP codes remain in a bidding war for prime properties.

Dr. Ben Carson will chair a new council that aims to engage with the government to revitalize low-income communities. Click through to learn more about the council’s mission.

Here’s what lawmakers and the industry had to say after the Trump Administration announced the nomination of Dr. Mark Calabria to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

A new FHFA report parsed through the numbers to give insights into the changes in guarantee fees for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Which trends from 2018 are likely to continue into the new year and what other change is the housing market likely to see? A webinar by Carrington gave insights into these questions.

While many are still on the fence, young American homeowners cite these factors that are helping them reap the benefits of buying over renting.

Here’s what a survey revealed about why many American households believe that the nation is undergoing a housing affordability crisis.