Daily Dose

Home prices have been on the rise in many markets, spurred by inventory shortages and lower interest rates. But how do real home prices compare to where prices were at before the bubble and the Recession?

With thousands of uninsured or underinsured homeowners trying to rebuild after this year’s natural disasters, how is HUD’s grant money being disbursed, and what does it mean for those affected?

A new report released Thursday finds that independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a drop in net gains in each loan they originated in Q3 2017—read on the discover the performance breakdown.

Marvin Goodfriend has been a vocal critic of the Fed’s handling of the 2008 financial crisis, and has called for more Congressional oversight.

After hours of discussion on the Senate floor, early Saturday morning the United States Senate secured the 50 votes needed to pass its tax bill. The vote was a close 51-49.

Caren Castle, Senior Mortgage Servicing Attorney, The Wolf Firm talks about lessons from 2017 and for the future. From emergent digital solutions to responding to natural disasters, Castle emphasizes the importance of preparation and communication.

The House Financial Services Committee grilled Ginnie Mae’s Michael Bright on the challenges and concerns that face the agency, from e-mortgages to natural disasters.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen delivered her Economic Outlook testimony on Wednesday—which could be her last appearance before Congress before she leaves the Fed in February. Overall, Yellen said that the U.S. economy has strengthened further this year. Despite adversity ...

The National Association of Realtors reported a rise in pending home sales in October, but what does that mean for the bigger picture?

A recently developed white paper reports that the industry’s data and analytics is evolving—as innovation and technology are used more than ever before. Read on to discover the best tips for investors and appraisers looking to refine their strategies.