A poll shows almost 90% of consumers prefer owning over leasing, but almost half of renting respondents fear it will never happen—are their worries warranted?
Read More »Incenter Announces RemoteVal Inspection Technology
New offering allows appraisers to control a homeowners’ smartphone camera to capture time-stamped images from a remote location.
Read More »Hurricane Ida Disaster Resources
Federal agencies detail assistance available to servicers and property owners in presidentially declared major disaster areas throughout Louisiana.
Read More »Government Agencies Seek Affordable-Housing Solutions
The White House—with HUD, FHFA, Treasury, and other departments—announced a a series of actions aimed at removing barriers to homeownership.
Read More »New FHFA Initiative Aimed at Narrowing the Homeownership Gap
The Biden Administration and the FHFA have announced several new initiatives to combat housing inequality, including the GSE investment of up to $850 million annually in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
Read More »Stewart Information Services to Acquire Informative Research
Stewart Information Services Corporation today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Informative Research, a leader in providing credit, consumer, and real estate data and technology services. IR serves more than 3,000 customers across the United States and offers ...
Read More »Homeowners Opting Against Refinancing
Different demographics cite varying concerns about remortgage options, according to a survey of borrowers and those considering buying a house.
Read More »YoY Home Price Surge Recorded in June
Home prices nationwide grew 18.6% year-over-year in June, reaching a high not seen in 30 years of gauging this metric.
Read More »CFPB: Servicers Must Double Their Efforts to Protect At-Risk Borrowers
Beginning today, the CFPB’s new rule to increase protections over homeowners takes effect, as servicers step up their efforts to assist borrowers in jeopardy of foreclosure.
Read More »Housing Report Suggests ‘Somewhat Calmer Market’
Also, supply remains short, competition continues, and steep prices have translated into a wealth gain of $45,000 for a typical homeowner.
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