Daily Dose

From new appointments and research to new technology and rule changes, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update.

Despite historically low levels of foreclosures, are there any indicators suggesting that a reversal is coming? A webinar on Tuesday addressed this question, along with the overall performance of the housing market in the first half of 2018.

An old real estate adage stresses the importance of “location, location, location.” A new report reveals how true this can be when it comes to picking a home town that’s well suited for your profession.

In honor of Pride Month, Fannie Mae hosted a roundtable discussion Tuesday focused on promoting fair housing policy for LGBT individuals and exploring ways the industry can build a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable landscape.

Patrick McClain, SVP of Hubzu Auction Services, talks to DS News about how the REO space has evolved in recent years, the challenges of operating amidst low foreclosure inventory, and how struggling homeowners are benefitting from options such as short sales.

Rising interest rates and declining volumes leave the GSEs with little room to expand their credit risk transfer transactions. However, CRTs may have room to grow elsewhere in the market.

With Hurricane Harvey's one-year anniversary approaching in August, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has just approved a multibillion-dollar plan to aid the Lone Star State’s ongoing recovery efforts.

Government officials are thinking outside the box when it comes to what to do with tax-forfeited properties that don’t have much development potential. Find out how these properties could start going green in Michigan.

A study found that household debts are approaching new highs. Here’s how mortgages and other consumer loans are impacting the rising debt numbers.

One lingering reminder of the housing crisis is the glut of zombie homes still cluttering some markets, especially those with judicial foreclosures. Click through to watch a short primer video on zombie homes, where they’re most prevalent, and why they’re so hard to kill.