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The latest report from Epiq has found that new bankruptcy filings in February 2023 registered double-digit increases year-over-year across all U.S. major filing categories.

The 13th Annual Five Star Government Forum is set for next week in our nation’s capital, bringing together mortgage servicing leadership and government agency reps to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues and work toward solutions.

Zillow's latest survey forecasts U.S. home values to remain nearly flat, rising just 0.2% over the course of 2023, with California to expected to experience the biggest declines.

“One of the most cost-effective states to live in, according to the study, is South Dakota. The state offers many natural wonders, including the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Badlands National Park, and the Black Hills National Forest,” United Region Van Lines said.

“Housing affordability is at the lowest level in history, which will widen the wealth gap—especially between millennials,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.

The CFPB will be under the spotlight by the House Financial Services Committee at an upcoming hearing examining whether it's time to reform the Bureau.

Florida courts have seen a rise in equitable lien foreclosures in what appears to be an attempt to defraud “unsophisticated and unsuspecting third-party purchasers at foreclosure sales.”

Buyers in some locations have been met with better-than-expected inventory numbers as inventory has recovered nearly 70% year-over-year.

A new report from the National Association of Realtors revealed Black homeownership rates have not kept pace with increases of other racial groups, as Black homeowners and renters are more cost-burdened than any other racial group.

As new Head of Single-Family Acquisitions, Freddie Mac’s latest addition will be responsible for seller engagement, credit, products, and affordable mission goals.