Journal

In a report released by the Executive Office of the President, the administration recommended significant changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including ending their conservatorship and reducing the role of the GSEs in the market.

On Thursday, DS News and Altisource presented a complimentary webinar delving into the servicing, legal, and property preservation challenges presented by vacant and abandoned “zombie homes.” Click through to learn more, and to access a recording of the event if you missed it.

A years-long legal battle between the Bureau and PHH, centering on accusations of illegal kickbacks, recently ended with the Bureau dismissing the case. What does this case signify for RESPA enforcement going forward?

Foreclosure rates have continued to dwindle in recent months, and May was no exception. Click through to learn what milestone the national foreclosure rate crossed last month, and whether there are any changes on the horizon.

From client communications to scheduling showings, real estate professionals are spending an increasing amount of their workday on their mobile devices. Click through to learn more about how real estate pros are embracing tech.

A New Jersey appeals court recently weighed in on a case involving a dispute over whether a foreclosing party that didn’t possess the note had standing to foreclose in the first place. Click through to learn the details of the case.

Many of the factors that are driving up home prices across the country are impacting single-family rental as well, with one particular segment of the market seeing a recent uptick. Click through to learn what’s happening with SFR, and what it means for the industry.

With natural disasters causing more than $300 billion in damages last year, the industry is looking ahead to whatever comes next. This July, a Disaster Preparedness Summit will work to establish a game plan for responding swiftly and efficiently to future disasters.

A new report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency examines mortgage performance as of Q1 2018. Click through to learn more about current foreclosure rates, prevention actions, and other data crucial to the servicing landscape.

A new study accuses the city of Detroit of targeting low-income residents with inflated property tax assessments over the past decade, putting many of them in the crosshairs of foreclosure. Click through to read more about the case and its implications.