Economists predict "a robust economy and near-zero interest rates" will hold crises related to late mortgage payments at bay.
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New partnership accelerates Sagent’s servicing modernization and Figure’s blockchain presence across consumer finance and housing.
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An increase in the number of smaller, affordable homes listed in July provided much-needed relief for first-time homebuyers who have been shut out of the market due to affordability and inventory concerns.
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Strong July jobs numbers point to more homeowners exiting forbearance plans in the coming months, as the number of homeowners in plans slides yet another week.
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An industry veteran of 25 years explores the history and evolution of automated valuation models in real estate.
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Economists say historical and predicted home-price appreciation is the primary reason for an elevated potential for mortgage delinquencies.
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A serious dearth of inventory and elevated real estate prices continue to make the prospect of home shopping and homebuying too daunting for a majority of Americans today, according to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). In fact, consumers' ...
Read More »A Congressional Call to Strengthen Foreclosure Protections
Rep. Maxine Waters reaches out to federal agencies to increase mortgage servicing protections.
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For the first time in months, home prices failed to hit record highs—that and several more market indicators suggest a slowly turning tide.
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