Tag Archives: HOUSING

Those who bought homes that were foreclosed just after the housing market crash have seen the values of those properties rise in recent times. Here’s why.

Guardian Residential has closed its inaugural fund and is looking to expand its platform focused on newly constructed homes.

Despite the employment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics coming in below expectations on Friday, unemployment numbers fell to their lowest since 1969. Experts weigh in on how these trends are affecting the housing market.

A list compiled recently reveals the cities with the biggest homes on average, as well as a means for calculating the best bargain price per size.

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.

While the demand for single-family rentals continues to be driven by the affordability of rents, a report on SFR securitizations looked at the possible concerns of a market that has not yet weathered a downturn. Here's how SFR securitizations are performing and the factors impacting them.

Courtney Thompson, Director Default Oversight and Operations, Flagstar Banks, who received the Rising Business Leader Keystone Award, has demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress, like her fellow finalists. Click through to learn more about the work and achievements of these remarkable women in housing.

While some metro areas have fallen on hard economic times, others are thriving, according to a recent report. See which cities are seeing serious population growth, and how that growth can affect a city.

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.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson and Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló have formally exeucuted the $1.5 billion grant agreement to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. See how the grant will be used to speed up housing recovery in Puerto Rico.