Market Trends

An upcoming FORCE webinar will forecast the upcoming year for the REO marketplace, with particular attention to new laws that will take effect and their impact on your business.

Luxury consumers brought fresh energy to the housing market in 2023 as their ability to pay cash for a home and ignore the lock-in effect increased, according to a new Coldwell Banker Global Program report.

Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group predicts a gradual return to a more “normal” housing balance in 2024.

The GSE adds Roy Swan, current Director of Mission Investments at the Ford Foundation, to its Board, bringing 30-plus years of experience in law, banking, corporate finance, public policy, and investment management to the role.

Renting and/or owning a home continues to be a financial burden for average U.S. workers, according to ATTOM’s 2024 Rental Affordability Report, which showed that rents are growing faster than wages in most markets, outpacing home prices in nearly all of them.

A Wisconsin housing program has been recognized for its efforts in reducing lead paint hazards and enhancing asthma education while ensuring a healthier living space for children.

Michael Krein, President of the National REO Brokers Association, explains how things have changed dramatically in the way the default and foreclosure world operates.

Overdraft fees—colloquially known as “junk fees” in most circles—cost Americans billions of dollars a year, but a proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would close one avenue of racking up these charges.

Donna Schmidt, Managing Director and Founder of DLS Servicing, discusses the intricacies and difficulties in administering the loss mitigation waterfall.

Marcia L. Fudge took center stage before the House Financial Services Committee recently to highlight HUD’s work to boost the nation’s housing supply and expand access to affordable housing.