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Unemployment dropped by 4,000 claims last week, though claims were still up slightly compared to a month prior, according to U.S. Department of Labor.

ALAW recently announced that Michael Spicer has joined the firm as Managing Attorney of Default Operations for the firm’s North Carolina operation.

Julián Castro recently announced that HUD will quickly provide federal disaster assistance to Louisiana as well as provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to severe storms and flooding.

The Federal Open Market Committee released their July 26-27, 2016 minutes noting the changes seen in financial markets and open market operations as well as reviewing the economic state, financial state, and economic outlook.

The Urban Institute hosts housing market experts to discuss recent and emerging issues found in the mortgage servicing industry.

Fannie Mae recently release the latest Servicing Guide with updates including allowable foreclosure attorney fees for New York, suspending foreclosure proceedings for a streamlined modification offer, and servicing government mortgage loans.

What would the housing market and national median home value look like if the housing bubble and subsequent crisis hadn't occurred?

Comprehensive property data solutions provider ATTOM Data Solutions, based in Irvine, California, has announced the hiring of Todd Teta as chief technology officer.

Despite the 30-year, fixed mortgage’s desirable and stable conditions, it has been shown to evolve with the change of market forces, demographics and demand.

The national credit picture took a nine basis point dip in July from the year prior, as mortgage and consumer credit default rates overall stay steady on a month-over-month basis.