Market Studies

A new analysis by the GSE has concluded that appraisals falling below contracted sale prices are disproportionately impacting hundreds of thousands of Black and Latino applicants.

Single-family rent growth increased five-fold year-over-year for the second consecutive month, with rent growth in popular tourist destinations continuing to pick up steam.

Members of Five Star Institute's Legal League 100 gathered at the Five Star Conference where they discussed the regulatory landscape, court backlogs, staffing challenges, and more.

Despite the quarterly decline, analysts say lenders and servicers should be mindful of what is on the horizon.

The number of borrowers in COVID-19-related mortgage loan forbearance plans dipped below 1.6 million for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, according to the weekly report from Black Knight, whose data-analytics team has been tracking forbearance activity ...

For the first time in 15 months, home sales have slowed, as 52% of homes are still selling above their list price as inventory remains restricted in most metros.  

The market share of houses bought, remodeled, and sold by investors increased for the first time in a year, but, as one expert puts it, "their profits sure didn't."

Eight years of data show that student loan debt is one of the most significant barriers standing between a potential buyer and the ability to purchase a home. 

Covius Holdings—provider of technology-enabled solutions to the financial services industry—has reached an agreement to acquire Palm Harbor, Florida-based Nationwide Title Clearing, a national lien release provider, according to a press release from Covius. The transaction is expected to close early ...

The strong purchase market, continued home appreciation, and other factors helped drive a 56% increase, according to the American Land Title Association CEO.