New research examines the regions where factors are most conducive to would-be homeowners assembling a down payment in the timeliest manner.
Read More »White Paper Examines Abandoned Property Law, State-by-State
A new white paper from Legal League 100’s Special Initiatives Working Group brings clarity to determining whether or not a property is deemed abandoned.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Issuance Volume Exceeds $66 Billion in December
More than 242,000 homes and apartment units were financed by Ginnie Mae guaranteed MBS in December nationwide, as the the Fed continues working to shrink the agency’s balance sheet.
Read More »Income and Equity Rise in Unison Over the Past Decade
As home prices fell about 30% from the peak level in 2006 from 2021, appreciation has rebounded, causing a surge in home purchases.
Read More »Study Reveals Americans’ Homebuying Deal-Breakers
Searching for the perfect home requires a little give and take; you have to balance location, price, and style among other things. And in the current market, where the average home is now going for $380,000 and are selling in a matter of days, buyers are having to adjust their expectations. But no ...
Read More »Where Are the Best Cities for Real Estate Investment?
Due to the explosion of real estate prices over the past few years, more are looking to diversify their investments by expanding into real estate. But not all real estate properties are a sound investment; those looking for the best “bang for ...
Read More »HUD Extends Exclusive Listing Period
HUD has announced a change to the length of time that HUD-owned REO properties have exclusive listing rights for owner/occupants and “mission-minded” organizations. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Getting Ahead of Pandemic Loss Mit Challenges
Next Friday, DS News and Aspen Grove Solutions will present a new loss-mit webinar featuring speakers from the Housing Policy Council, Selene Finance, and ServiceMac.
Read More »Examining Lingering Housing Inequities
Applying for a mortgage is one of the most important applications most will ever fill out in their lifetimes; getting denied because of simple omission can set the process back by weeks. According to a new report by Zillow, the rate at ...
Read More »Foreclosure Activity Drops to All-Time Low
ATTOM, along with its subsidiary RealtyTrac, has released its year-end 2021 Foreclosure Market Report which has found that there was a total of 151,153 properties with foreclosure filings against them over the course of the year, down 29% from 2020 and down 95% from a peak of 2.9 million ...
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