DS News takes a retrospective look at the lessons learned over the last 10 years and a look at what lies ahead. Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »Foreclosure Trends by the Numbers
A new report examines foreclosure activity in the second quarter of 2018. Click through to learn how this segment of the market was changing in Q2.
Read More »The Headwinds Worrying Servicers
As servicers struggle with rising costs and finding right partnerships, here are some solutions that can help them mitigate these and other challenges for sustained success in 2018.
Read More »Housing Deficits in the Silver State
While housing is in short supply across the country, the problem is particularly acute in Nevada. Here’s why the state is experience a shortage of single-family housing starts.
Read More »Is Homeownership Losing Out to Renting?
A new report shows a steady trend of depleting homeownership over a 10-year period. And that current market conditions are not making the trend especially reversible. Here’s why.
Read More »Former ‘Foreclosure Capital’ Experiments With Anti-Poverty Measure
Stockton, California—once a hub of foreclosure activity still struggling economically—is attempting to help fight local poverty and housing insecurity with a bold experiment involving Universal Basic Income.
Read More »Coastal Home Insurance and a Hurricane Forecast
A report found that homeowners along the coast as well as home insurers will breathe a sigh of relief at the latest hurricane forecast as well as the resiliency of the reinsurance market.
Read More »Which Cities are the Most and Least Affordable?
Here’s what a new report found on where money spends best and not that well. Hint: For anyone living on a modest salary, the old advise of “go west” might not be the best to take.
Read More »The Mortgage Industry’s Biggest Challenges in 2018
Industry professionals are worried about the impact of less-tested home financing methods for home purchases, according to a survey. Click through for the details.
Read More »Montgomery on the Road Ahead for FHA
During a press event Tuesday, Brian Montgomery, FHA Commissioner and Assistant Secretary for Housing, spoke about his near-term priorities for FHA, including updating the organization’s technological infrastructure, filling staff vacancies, and exploring why minority homeownership rates have fallen.
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