With plenty of cash on the sidelines and the ability to lock in record-low rates, homebuyers are seeing prices still heading upward in a market still low on inventory.
Read More »Americans’ Homeownership Hopes Endure
Prospective borrowers might be discouraged by the state of today's market, yet a growing number report plans to buy in 2021.
Read More »Helping Servicers, Borrowers Assess Weather Risk
Local-level intel about climate-related dangers could better position mortgage professionals to respond to disaster and protect borrowers.
Read More »Share of Forbearance Volume Cools to Near Halt
After continued declines in the share of forbearance plans, totals this week nearly plateaued, with many homeowners still in need the relief provided.
Read More »Luxury Home Prices Spike in Q2
Even higher-end homes were not safe to price hikes and bidding wars in 2021, with the luxury market seeing increases.
Read More »Mortgage Professionals Face ‘Staggering’ Operational Challenges
Servicers confront complex instructions from regulatory agencies as they prepare for 1.2 million homeowners to exit forbearance plans in 2021.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Regulating the Regulators
Does the U.S. financial system suffer from overregulation? A Senate Banking Committee will closely examine the nation’s regulatory structure and exactly who is governing who.
Read More »How Institutional Property Owners Support Tenants
One study shows landlords are doing their part to prevent evictions, from applying for rental assistance to renegotiating lease terms and more.
Read More »FHA, FHFA Extend Eviction Moratoria Through September
The two agencies announced the renewal of protections for homeowners and tenants as a federal ban aiming to prevent a wave of homelessness expires this weekend.
Read More »SitusAMC Announces Partnership With String
New collaboration brings title services under the SitusAMC banner and expands the company’s India division.
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