The percentage of mortgage loans in forbearance programs dipped by -3%, or 92,000 actual loans, for the week ending January 5, according to a weekly report from Black Knight. That is the largest weekly drop since early November, Black Knight ...
Read More »Migration, Low Rates Make Homeownership Attainable
While house prices are rising in a robust market, low interest rates are making homeownership more affordable than it was 20 years ago, according to the winter edition of "The Housing and Mortgage Market Review (HaMMR)," released Thursday by Arch ...
Read More »Long-Term Unemployment Numbers Concern Economists
The employment report for December 2020 showed a loss of 140,000 jobs in December, the first decline since April, according to Friday's Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, retail trade, ...
Read More »What a Democratic Senate Could Mean for Property Owners
Legal experts say, after securing a majority in the Senate, Democrats have "a rare opportunity to directly and swiftly end the eviction crisis and prevent severe harm to renters and landlords nationwide."
Read More »Number of Homes for Sale at All-Time Low
San Jose and San Francisco saw the greatest increase in new listings, but here’s how the rest of the market is faring.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Consumer Housing Confidence Update
According to a new report, consumer opinions are shifting when it comes to buying and selling homes. Click through to read the GSE’s findings.
Read More »Homeownership vs. Renting: Trends in Affordability
When it comes to making the choice between homeownership or renting, here's how the numbers are breaking down across the nation.
Read More »Top 10 States for Inbound Migration
American homeowners' documented decisions to move westbound and southbound has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a 44th annual migration study by United Van Lines published in early January. "United Van Lines’ data-driven insights uniquely point to national trends ...
Read More »Automated Valuation Models: Benefits and Unexpected Challenges
Researchers acknowledged that AVMs hold promise when it comes to reducing costs and increasing accuracy. But here’s why they voiced some concerns.
Read More »DS News Spotlights the Industry’s ‘Most Valuable Companies’
A new recurring feature will share insights and inside looks at some of the companies working to support to the mortgage industry. First up is BRON, Inc., featured in the January 2021 edition.
Read More »