Consumer confidence in the housing market rose in September nearly to its record high, driven mostly by positive sellers' attitudes and home price strength.
Read More »Mortgage Applications Jump 25 Percent Prior to TRID Implementation
Mortgage applications experienced a dramatic increase this week just before the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosed Rule was put into effect on October 3rd.
Read More »Auction.com Hires New SVP of Commercial Real Estate Finance
Auction.com, a leading national online real estate marketplace headquartered in Irvine, California, has announced the hiring of Sharmila Patel as SVP of commercial real estate finance and operations.
Read More »Stewart Unveils Refined Brand to Support Strategic Growth Initiatives
Stewart Information Services Corp., recently announced the launch of a refined brand to support the company’s strategic growth plans and efforts to communicate its focus on operating in the true spirit of partnership.
Read More »Bipartisan Group Believes GSE Reform Not Happening Soon
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placed into conservatorship seven years ago, and questions still linger as to how and when to reform the GSEs.
Read More »Investment Opportunities Open in Promising Real Estate Markets
Emerging real estates markets offer investors promising returns on increasing home prices, as foreclosure housing opportunities are nearly non-existent.
Read More »Home Price Declines Less Risky, Except In Oil-Dependent States
The average risk of home price declines over the next two years rests at the low level of 6 percent, except for states that are highly dependent on oil production.
Read More »Home Prices Rise Nearly 7 Percent in August Amid Favorable Market Conditions
Employment gains, wage growth, and continued low mortgage rates are pushing home prices up both year-over-year and month-over-month.
Read More »Interest Rate Increase May Be Delayed for Stronger Job Data
In light of the recent, lower-than-expected jobs report for September, the Federal Reserve may hold off on raising interest rates until stronger labor market data comes forth.
Read More »Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Q2 Earnings Reach $8.8 Billion
The combined second quarter 2015 earnings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased $2.4 billion from the first quarter to a total of $8.8 billion, according to the Quarterly Performance Report of the Housing GSEs from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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