The trade war between the U.S. and China remains a top concern among investors, but here's what else may be impacting portfolios.
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Employment is just one of many factors that impact home prices, and a new report examines how housing prices are driven by employment levels long-term.
Read More »Increases in Home-Price Growth Lagging in June
Home-price growth slowed in June, as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index reported that prices rose just annually 3.1% in June—a decline from 3.3% growth in May. Also falling were price gains in 10-city composite, which dropped from 2.2% ...
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Cybercrimes pose an existential threat to all companies, including financial services law firms. But knowing what to do in the event of a loss can help mitigate it.
Read More »The Highest and Lowest Foreclosure Rates
Foreclosure activity fell dramatically year-over-year in July, but these cities have still seen their foreclosure rates and bank repossessions rise.
Read More »Recession Worries and Risks for Homeowners
The housing market is better suited for a recession than it was during the Great Recession, but what should homeowners and investors worry about?
Read More »How Mortgage Investment Drives Interest Rates
Often overlooked, mortgages are a key factor in the declining interest rates. Here's how investments such as mortgage-backed securities have driven recent rate increases.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Changes in Home Values and Mortgage Rates
The newest CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index will be released this week, noting home price growth and mortgage rates across the country. Here's what else is happening in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Protecting Homes from Wildfire
Some of the most destructive wildfires in history occurred in 2018, and homes in wildfire-prone areas are still at risk. What do homeowners, investors, and insurers need to know about wildfires?
Read More »What to Make of the QM Patch Moving Forward
The AEI Housing Center discuss the future of the QM patch, more specifically what can be seen, and what is not foreseeable. AEI states that foreseeable results from the patch are higher home prices, and the unseen are borrowers who ...
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