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Author Archives: Xhevrije West

Xhevrije West is a talented writer and editor based in Dallas, Texas. She has worked for a number of publications including The Syracuse New Times, Dallas Flow Magazine, and Bellwethr Magazine. She completed her Bachelors at Alcorn State University and went on to complete her Masters at Syracuse University.

What the Mortgage Industry Needs to Know About Housing This Year

Between regulations, potential rate hikes, and the upcoming election, the mortgage industry will have plenty to focus on throughout the year. Dr. Umit Gurun, a Professor of Accounting and Finance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at University of Texas at Dallas, provides DS News with insight on what the housing market picture may look like for the rest of the year.

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Housing Industry Remains a ‘Bright Spot in the Economy’

Since the crisis, the housing industry has been consistently expanding, but when the pace of growth lost a large amount of momentum in the final quarter of last year, on top of economists' predictions of slow growth, many in the industry are questioning if the expansion is beginning to expire.

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