According to Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group, experts project the gradual tightening in credit conditions due to recent bank turmoil will contribute to a modest recession beginning in the second half of 2023. Click here to learn more.
Read More »Is It Time for Servicers to Join the Digital Revolution?
While lenders have been adding eSign capabilities to all stages of the origination process for years, implementing eSign and RON technology into the loss mitigation process would be a completely new experience for many new servicers.
Read More »Atlanta Ranked Most-Desired City by Renters Nationwide
As the spring season brings out more renters looking for apartments, a new report from RentCafe revealed that Atlanta leads as the most in-demand city, while popular metros like Denver and Manhattan are close behind.
Read More »Homebuyers Experience Less Competition as Home Prices Slide
"Compared to last year, there's a lot to like about this housing market, including lower prices and less competition for available listings," said Nick Bailey, RE/MAX President and CEO. "Although it would be good to see more new listings coming onto the market, the current conditions offer potential for home buyers and sellers alike."
Read More »Nearly $17B Reportedly Lost Annually From Severe Storms
CoreLogic’s latest analysis of straight-line winds, tornadoes, hail, and severe thunderstorms has found that storms in 2022 accounted for an average annual loss of more than $17 billion, with hail damage accounting for more than $11 billion of those losses.
Read More »Home Investor Profits Take a Hit in March
A new analysis from Redfin has found that investors are selling homes nationwide at a loss, as elevated mortgage rates have curtailed homebuyer demand.
Read More »YoY Single-Family Rent Growth Cooled in February
Single-family rent price growth dropped 5% in February, according to a new CoreLogic report, with new data showing that many renters are seeking more affordable areas.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Retreated in March
According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, home sales declined an overall 22% from a year ago, while the inventory of unsold existing homes rose 1% from February.
Read More »200,000+ Forced to Move Due to Evictions, Foreclosures in 2022
A new study has found that eviction/foreclosure-related moves rose 56% from 2021 to 2022, with California, Florida, and Massachusetts experiencing the highest increases.
Read More »FHFA Seeks Comment on Fair Housing and Fair Lending Oversight
FHFA expects this rulemaking to provide increased public transparency and greater oversight and accountability of the regulated entities’ fair housing and fair lending compliance.
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