On Wednesday, the National Association of Realtors will release its latest data on existing home sales. Read on to learn more and find out what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Housing Bubble 2.0?
Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the December issue of DS News, out now. In 2008, the economy experienced the historical fall of the housing market and the resulting financial crisis—an epic phenomenon that some feared would grow ...
Read More »House and Senate Republicans Release Joint Tax Legislation
On Friday, Republicans unveiled details of the final version of their tax cut bill, clearing the way for a floor vote that is expected to happen next week. To view the full agreement, click here. Here are the details of ...
Read More »Five Star Institute to Gather Industry Leaders Throughout 2018
As the industry continues to face challenges, the Five Star Institute events will bring unity in the mortgage industry to create a difference throughout the new year.
Read More »In the Near Future, Buyers Could Use Bitcoins to Purchase a Home
The going rate for an average American home in cryptocurrency is 18 bitcoins says a recent report. Learn how homeowners are levering this growing technology.
Read More »New Year Brings New Homeowner Bill of Rights Requirements
Riddled throughout California’s Homeowner Bill of Rights are the words “repealed” effective “January 1, 2018”. If loan servicers assume that means the entire HOBR will be repealed and that all they have to worry about is complying with the CFPB loss mitigation rules—think again.
Read More »Then vs. Now: Housing Markets That Remain Below Price Peaks
Las Vegas leads metro markets that have not fully recovered from their price peaks before the housing market crash.
Read More »How Could Blockchain Reshape the Industry?
An informative webinar explores the nature of how blockchain shifts the burden of trust, and some of the ways it could revolutionize business interactions.
Read More »Wildfires and Low Inventory to Strain Southern California Housing Market
With the Thomas Fire continuing to rage across southern California, exacerbated inventory shortages are likely to make the housing market even more complicated in the months to come.
Read More »Premium Housing Hit by Inventory Shortages
It isn't just starter homes that are hard to find. The premium side of things is feeling the impact of both lack of available homes and the associated rising costs.
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