While a little bit of stress can actually be beneficial in certain instances, too much can affect your health and well-being. Nearly everyone feels stressed-out at some point, but there seem to be certain cities where citizens cope better than ...
Read More »The Cost of Rental Scams
Apartment rental scams are costing would-be renters millions—and maybe billions—of dollars, according to a new report by ApartmentList. The report studied bogus listings in 31 metro areas and found that 5.2 million Americans have lost money paying for apartments that ...
Read More »Housing Market Growth Looks Strong
Building new homes could help the housing market enjoy a brisk pace of growth towards the end of the year, according to a Freddie Mac report. Here’s why.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Disaster Preparedness
On Wednesday, a Disaster Preparedness Summit hosted by the Five Star Institute will focus on strategizing best practices for future disaster response. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »What Servicers Have Learned from the Hurricanes of 2017
From better communication with borrowers before the hurricane season to quick action after a disaster, here are a few lessons that servicers learned after the disasters of 2017 and what they must prepare for as the 2018 hurricane season approaches.
Read More »Has Streamlining Benefited Loan Mods?
A recent research found that Fannie’s Mae’s streamlined, doc-free approach to mortgage modifications has increased their total success rate. But will the growth sustain?
Read More »The Factors Impacting Real Estate Trends
Dr. Lynn Fisher, Resident Scholar and Co-Director of the Center on Housing Markets and Finance, AEI on the rising riskiness of securitized loans and what actions the industry can take to alleviate the current inventory challenges. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News.
Read More »Homeowners and the Buying Experience
Owning a home might be a major goal for most people, but a study found that they don’t have the same zeal for the buying process. Here’s why.
Read More »Industry Leader Recognized for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
On Thursday, the Council for Inclusion in Financial Services (CIFS) hosted the 2018 CIFS Diversity and Inclusion Awards at the 2018 FinServ Expo, where Ed Delgado, president and CEO of the Five Star Institute, was presented with the Fusion Award ...
Read More »The Industry Pulse: Updates on CoreLogic, NeighborWorks America, and More
From new appointments and partnerships to new technology and product expansion, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update. The StoneHill Group, an Atlanta-based, veteran-owned provider of quality control, due diligence and mortgage fulfillment services has expanded ...
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