Print Features

Even as the housing market booms, vacant and abandoned “zombie properties” continue to plague many municipalities, lingering reminders of the housing crisis. Here’s how the industry and communities around the nation are working together to take down the zombies.

A decade after the housing market’s collapse, some impacts of the Dodd-Frank Act on the appraisal industry are only beginning to be felt … and not all of them were anticipated. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the October issue of DS News, out now.

Real estate professionals are reporting that borrowers of color with good income and good credit are still finding it challenging to get loans to purchase homes. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News.

From ensuring the compliance to laws of different states to educating legislators on the financial services industry, Andrew Boylan, Partner, Risk Management and Compliance at McCarthy & Holthus spoke to DS News about the importance of working with the government. Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News, out now.

The market for repeat buyers is likely to reaccelerate as inventory increases, according to Tian Liu, Chief Economist, Genworth Mortgage Insurance, who spoke to DS News about homeownership trends and where the housing market is headed in 2019. Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the September issue of DS News, out now.

The September print edition of DS News makes a business case for Diversity and Inclusion and perspectives on the state of D&I in the U.S. housing industry. Click through for an exclusive peek at what’s inside our latest edition.

Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac speaks to DS News on what’s causing the affordability crunch and the factors that are likely to impact the housing market in 2019. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News.

Claims Management serves as the last line of defense before ultimate gains or losses are realized on a default property; thus, perfecting a claims management strategy is critical to minimizing losses and maximizing gains. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News.

With a career spanning three decades in the national title and closing field, Jill Cadwell has honed her expertise in various executive positions at leading title and closing firms. Cadwell is a staunch supporter of technological innovation and an enthusiast ...

Dan Young received a B.S. from Hope College and a J.D. from Vermont Law School. He is admitted to practice in New York and Vermont and is a member of the New York Bar Association, with his major areas of ...