An upcoming webinar presented by the Five Star Institute’s FORCE group will provide tools and tips to take your REO business to the next level and excel in today’s competitive marketplace.
Read More »Building Codes Could Help Reduce Physical and Financial Risk
Can modern building codes protect homeowners and insurance companies from physical and financial risk after a disaster? Click through to learn more.
Read More »U.S. Rents Nearing Record Highs But Growth Remains Sluggish
Nationwide, rents are nearing their all-time high, according to a new market report from Redfin, but rent gains have nevertheless cooled over the past year due to an increase in supply, as economic uncertainty and inflated home prices continue to deter buyers.
Read More »Home Price Gains Occurred in 60% of Top Markets
According to a new NAR report, home prices increased by single-digits in 128 of the 221 metropolitan areas tracked. Here’s why NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says that "affordability challenges are easing.”
Read More »Foreclosure Filings Up 5% Year-Over-Year in July
ATTOM reports that nationwide, one in every 4,380 housing units reported a foreclosure filing in July 2023, with Maryland leading the pack with one in every 2,071 housing units reporting a foreclosure filing.
Read More »Don’t Take the First Offer: Homebuyers Still Benefit From Shopping Around
Just because mortgage rates are relatively high doesn’t mean pennies can’t be saved. A new study reveals borrowers in the nation’s 50 largest metros could save an average of $84,301 over the lifetime of their loans by shopping around for a mortgage.
Read More »Many Americans Remain Misinformed About Interest Rates, Home Prices
While homebuying remains a volatile process, according to a new study, only 14% of Americans surveyed know the current median home price, and just 12% know the interest rate remains near 7%.
Read More »Mortgage Wire Payoff Fraud Attempts Increase Five-fold
A new company, CertifID’s PayoffProtect, has achieved widespread adoption in the title and real estate industry, resulting in $37B in transactions protected from fraud.
Read More »HUD and VA Launch Program to Transition Veterans to Permanent Housing
HUD and the VA will partner on a series of “Boot Camp” workshops to address homelessness across the nation’s veteran population.
Read More »Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Hits $2.4T-Plus in July
As Ginnie Mae celebrates its 55th anniversary, its mortgage-backed securities portfolio outstanding grew to $2.44 trillion in July 2023, assisting more than 57,000 first-time homebuyers achieve the American dream of homeownership.
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