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The October print edition of DS News tackles finding the right tools to strike back against vacant properties, the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on appraisals, how to expand a real estate brokerage business, and more. Click through for a peek at what’s inside our issue this month.

On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a legislation aimed at cutting the size of big banks and financial institutions. Click through to learn more about how the legislation will impact the size of these institutions.

While the demand for single-family rentals continues to be driven by the affordability of rents, a report on SFR securitizations looked at the possible concerns of a market that has not yet weathered a downturn. Here's how SFR securitizations are performing and the factors impacting them.

Courtney Thompson, Director Default Oversight and Operations, Flagstar Banks, who received the Rising Business Leader Keystone Award, has demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress, like her fellow finalists. Click through to learn more about the work and achievements of these remarkable women in housing.

During the foreclosure crisis, filing a lien was the only way many taxing authorities realized tax revenue for properties in communities hardest hit by the financial crash. But here’s why municipal liens today pose a significant risk for servicers.

A research by Freddie Mac has revealed a number of factors that are causing a lesser number of people from the LGBT community to own a home compared to the general population. What are these factors?

With members of the lender-placed insurance working group still seeking comments, the date of the release of new guidelines is still uncertain. Here’s what the working group is likely to recommend once the comments period is over.

According to a new rule form the Federal Housing Administration, certain reverse mortgages will now require a second apprasial. Click through to learn more about the new policy.

Five decades after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 became law, some say the playing field remains uneven when it comes to achieving the American dream of homeownership. What can be done to promote a more equitable housing industry? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.

Real estate professionals are reporting that borrowers of color with good income and good credit are still finding it challenging to get loans to purchase homes. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.