Many homeowners assume the cost to rebuild a property should be equal to what they paid for the property. An expert explains to homeowners reconstruction costs vs. other valuations in the wake of damage caused by recent natural disasters.
Read More »How Aging in Place Is Restricting Young Homebuyers
Freddie Mac’s new report examines how additional demand from senior homeowners is affecting young adults looking to buy their first homes. Here’s what it revealed.
Read More »Wells Fargo Gives Homebuyers a LIFT
Here’s how Wells Fargo’s LIFT initiative for low- and moderate-income households has created opportunities for potential homeowners who would have otherwise remained out of the market.
Read More »Homes of “Steel”
A study ranked the top cities for first-time homebuyers on the basis of factors such as average down payment and credit scores. Which metro turned out to be the best bet? Hint: You can’t miss the “steely” resolve of this city.
Read More »Adapt, Evolve, and Remember the Basics
As property technology innovation continues, field services companies must ensure they don’t lose their commitment to the human element along the way. Editor’s note: This feature appeared in the February issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »“Renting More Affordable in Most U.S. Counties,” Says Economist
A new report looks into factors that impact homeownership and which areas favor renting or buying. Here’s what it revealed.
Read More »Texas Officials: Get Moving on Harvey Relief Money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials have called on the federal government to establish rules that will allow the flow of funds required by the state for Hurricane Harvey recovery. Here’s more on the initiative.
Read More »Fannie Mae Survey: Big Banks vs. Big Tech
In an attempt to understand the American banking perspective, a new Fannie Mae survey looked into the share of consumers who trust big tech companies over banks to handle their financial activities including mortgages. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Addressing the State of the Union
Here are the details of President Trump’s State of the Union speech to the 116th Congress and what some of the issues addressed by him could mean for the housing industry.
Read More »Fitch: Servicers Prepared for Economic Downturn
With a possible economic crisis looming, servicers are more prepared than ever for a downturn. See how technology is shaping the way the RMBS is protected.
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