The GSE is financing an initiative that supports both affordable housing for low-income and working households in three metros. Click through for the details
Read More »Does Parental Wealth Impact Homeownership?
A new research looked at the correlation between parental wealth and homeownership status for the younger generation. Here’s what it found.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Victories Toward Progress
Stern & Eisenberg will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. ET, covering a recent ruling from the Maryland Court of Appeals on the decision made in the consolidated cases of Blackstone v. Sharma, Shanahan v. ...
Read More »Tech Taking Center Stage
Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several industry conferences—something that has allowed me to discover the latest news and industry developments, as ...
Read More »The Favored Option for Vacant Property Security Is …
For anyone who works with vacant property in economically distressed areas—property managers, asset managers, rehabbers, real estate agents—the material used to secure and protect property is a big deal. And according to a recent study, most of these professionals overwhelmingly ...
Read More »Goldman Sachs Moves Forward on Consumer Relief Obligation
Goldman Sachs has reached 62 percent of its $1.8-billion consumer relief obligation, which was enacted under its two April 11, 2016, mortgage-related settlement agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice and three states. Eric D. Green, the independent Monitor of ...
Read More »Women in Housing Leadership Awards Finalists Announced
Click through to learn more about the finalists of the Keystones—awards that recognize and honor the contribution of women business leaders in the housing industry.
Read More »The Industry Pulse: Update on Stern & Eisenberg, New Diligence Advisors, and More
From new appointments and legal victories to new technology and expansions, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update. Claims Recovery Financial Services (CRFS), a New York-based investor and insurer claims management solutions provider has announced the addition of ...
Read More »Freddie Mac On Track to Single Security
In an effort to provide more liquidity and lower costs for borrowers, Freddie Mac has announced that it will begin issuing new 55-day “mirror” mortgage-backed securities. These securities will be available for the current population of exchange-eligible 45-day Freddie Mac ...
Read More »Court of Appeals Addresses Debt Collector License Requirements
A Maryland court has reversed a November decision that changed the licensing requirements for mortgages held by investors and statutory trusts. This week a Court of Appeals has addressed the case.
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