Tag Archives: Government

Click through to read how new legislation will give more power to local municipalities when dealing with distressed properties.

The House of Representatives passed a spending package that wil fundl several housing initiatives through 2020.

As the longest government shutdown in US history continues, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued guidelines on the services that are still available. Here’s how the shutdown’s affecting contracts and the housing market.

While federal workers on furlough are falling behind on their mortgage and rent payment, here’s how potential homeowners are also getting affected by the prolonged government shutdown.

As the partial government shutdown enters its second week, its effects are not only being felt on federal agencies but also on the housing market.

Which legislation and trends are likely to impact housing finance this year? Here’s what experts in this space had to say.

The Senate voted today on Kathleen Kraninger's nomination to become the next Director at the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Here's how the vote went.

Natalya Vinokurova, Assistant Professor, at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania spoke to DS News on what she learned from her research on MBS and if the housing market is poised to deal with the next crisis. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the November issue of DS News.

The October print edition of DS News tackles finding the right tools to strike back against vacant properties, the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on appraisals, how to expand a real estate brokerage business, and more. Click through for a peek at what’s inside our issue this month.

Are prepayment speeds related to credit scores? A recent webinar on residential mortgage servicing rights gave some new insights about the prepayment of loan products and FICO scores by comparing conventional and government mortgages.