The first-time buyer volume of government-guaranteed home purchase loans spiked year-over-year in August. What's driving this increase?
Read More »Home Prices Jump Up in Q3
FHFA's latest House Price Index indicates that home price appreciation isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Read More »Spokesman: Carson Was Not Offered HUD Secretary Job
A spokesman for Dr. Ben Carson said that the former Republican presidential candidate had not been offered the HUD Secretary job, contrary to an earlier media report.
Read More »What’s Driving Innovations in Real Estate Auctions?
DS News sat down with Jason Allnutt, General Manager of Auction.com, to discuss the most important lessons he has learned as a veteran of the mortgage industry, the challenges and opportunities in the market today, and more.
Read More »Housing Expert Shares Why He is Thankful for the Mortgage Industry
The first in a four part series, DS News spoke with Brian Koss, EVP of Mortgage Network to discuss his mortgage background, what changes he has seen over the course of his tenure in the industry, and what he loves about his line of work.
Read More »Are More Declines in Homeownership to Come?
A recent report from Sean Becketti, VP and Chief Economist for Freddie Mac, examines what some experts are anticipating for the future of homeownership – and what they are seeing are further declines.
Read More »Could Ben Carson be the Next HUD Secretary?
Retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said on Tuesday that president-elect Donald Trump has offered him the job of HUD Secretary.
Read More »Cash and Distressed Sale Rates Zero-in on Pre-Crisis Levels
How close are cash sales and distressed sales to reaching their pre-crisis levels, and what areas experienced the highest levels of these home sales?
Read More »Determining Borrower Satisfaction in the Servicing Process
A recent survey revealed methods servicers are using to assess their borrowers' satisfaction before it’s too late in the game.
Read More »Assurant Partners With Military Warriors Support Foundation
For the second year, Assurant has partnered with Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) to enable military families to achieve homeownership.
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