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With over 29 million Americans calling urban neighborhoods home and central cities seizing a sizeable chunk of new job growth, these core locales are metamorphosing into communities that are “more diverse and more interesting than ever,” new study says. But what about the ’burbs?

Hurricane Maria sent prices sliding in Puerto Rico, but real estate professionals on the island remain optimistic as interest in the housing market remains strong.

With strong demand and not enough inventory to go around, this summer buying season is expected to be white-hot. Here are some of the steps REO managers need to take to maximize profits during these summer months. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.

The Legal League 100, a premier professional association of financial services law firms, has released a promotional video for its Fall Servicer Summit. Click through for a quick look at what’s in store as part of this year’s Five Star Conference & Expo.

A four-state collaborative of nonprofits has released a new report examining how state systems of debt collection, fines, and fees can create ‘downward spirals’ for low-income communities. Click through to read the full report.

Wells Fargo & Company, NeighborWorks® America, and its network member, NeighborWorks Southern Mass, expanded the NeighborhoodLIFT® program to the Boston area this year, with a $6.75 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost homeownership in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and ...

Loan modifications and liquidation continued to decline in the first quarter of 2018, according to a housing finance snapshot giving a breakdown of how defaults and delinquencies have performed. Here are some other findings of this report.

Many of the U.S. metros are experiencing faster-rising rents this spring, even though the pace has slowed down in some of the priciest markets, a report found. Where are rents rising the most?

A new analysis breaks down the amount each state spent on home improvements. But homeowners in one state spent much more than others. Hint: It’s on the West Coast.