Attorneys Stephen M. Hladik and Kent McPhail share their insights on the state of the housing market, and the topics covered on their new podcast, What the M.
Read More »Fannie Mae Study Finds Consumers Remain Worried About Housing Costs
A new study from Fannie Mae revealed a growing share of mortgage borrowers report being stressed in their ability to make debt payments as well as an inability to save money, as many consumers nationwide remain financially burdened.
Read More »Climate Change Could Cost Miami Homeowners $7.9B by 2050
Acknowledging the looming dangers of a warming planet, CoreLogic has released new research accounting for factors such as rising sea levels, increased frequency of intense storms, and the amount of flooding that could be caused by storms in the Miami area by 2050.
Read More »Mortgage-Purchase Applications Up 3%
A sign of future activity, mortgage-purchase applications are up, although pending home sales are down 20% year-over-year.
Read More »Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Should Be Back on the Radar
Attorneys Laura M. Hawley and Michael P. Hogan examine a century of loss mitigation options for borrowers to remain in their homes and avoid foreclosure.
Read More »HUD Issues New Guidance on Properties for Low-Income Seniors
HUD has announced new guidance for owners of properties participating in HUD’s Multifamily Section 202 Project Rental Assistance Contract program, reinforcing the use of supportive services funds to help seniors live more independently.
Read More »Rent Growth Slows to 2% in January
As rent growth experienced the smallest increase since May 2021 and the lowest level in nearly a year, a new report from Redfin revealed January marked the eighth straight month in which annual rent growth slowed.
Read More »Pace of Home Price Growth Slows
According to the National Association of Realtors, the average price of a home rose to $378,700 in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Read More »How AI Will Enhance the Mortgage Servicing Industry
Attorney Daniel C. Chilton discusses advancements in artificial intelligence, and how reliant we have become on it in the mortgage servicing industry.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Announces LMI Income Disclosure, Enhances ESG Metrics
Stepping up its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, Ginnie Mae is providing greater transparency into its pools for investors through new LMI disclosure.
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