Laurie Goodman and Alanna McCargo of the Urban Institute's Housing Finance Policy Center explain why increasing homeowership to minorities is critical to the economy—and what lenders can do to help.
Read More »Could Housing Incentives Boost Inventory?
A recent report from Trulia’s Chief Economic Ralph McLaughlin reports that in order to boost inventory, there are several policies that president-elect Donald Trump could implement.
Read More »Being Thankful for the Changes in the Mortgage Industry
The third in a four part series highlighting mortgage professionals and why they are thankful for the industry, DS News spoke with Rick Sharga, Chief Marketing Officer for Ten-X.
Read More »Building an Effective Acquisition Strategy
When it comes to acquiring single-family properties, whether you are a traditional fix-and-flipper or you intend to buy-and-hold for rent, an effective acquisition strategy is necessary for investors to succeed.
Read More »Industry Insight: Adapting to the Changes in Servicing
DS News sat down with Peter Muriungi to discuss his main focus as Head of Mortgage Servicing at JPMorgan Chase, diversity and inclusion in the industry, and more.
Read More »Pacific Northwest Home Prices May Be Too Hot
Home prices in the Pacific Northwest in the second quarter were the fastest growing in the country, according to Fitch Ratings’ Q2 report on sustainable home prices. What's triggering the hefty increase?
Read More »Giving Thanks for the Mortgage and Housing Industry
The second in a four part series highlighting mortgage professionals what why they are thankful for the industry, DS News spoke with Rick Roque, President and Founder of MENLO.
Read More »AEI: “The First-Time Buyer is Alive and Well in Today’s Home Purchase Market”
The first-time buyer volume of government-guaranteed home purchase loans spiked year-over-year in August. What's driving this increase?
Read More »Home Prices Jump Up in Q3
FHFA's latest House Price Index indicates that home price appreciation isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Read More »Spokesman: Carson Was Not Offered HUD Secretary Job
A spokesman for Dr. Ben Carson said that the former Republican presidential candidate had not been offered the HUD Secretary job, contrary to an earlier media report.
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