Former EVP and COO of the consumer bank at Citizens Financial Group brings 30-plus years of experience to her new role overseeing the conversions of both Flagstar and Signature Bank under the NYCB umbrella.
Read More »Examining Aging Homes Across the U.S.
A new study from All Star Home found more than 1 in 5 homeowners regret purchasing/owning an older home, having spent an average of $10,700 on repairs over the last five years.
Read More »Homeseekers Now Adding Climate Concerns to Shopping Considerations
"While all generations juggle trade-offs like budget, floor plans and commute times, younger home shoppers are more likely to face another consideration: They want to know if their home will be safe from rising waters, extreme temperatures and wildfires," said Zillow Senior Population Scientist Manny Garcia.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Soar to 22-Year High
While economic uncertainties remain a struggle for many Americans, rate hikes continued to slow overall housing market activity in August as mortgage rates reached their highest in over two decades, according to HouseCanary's Market Pulse report.
Read More »ICE Completes Acquisition of Black Knight for Approximately $12B
After settling FTC concerns order over antitrust issues surrounding ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight, the deal has been finalized, with federal regulators dropping their opposition to the acquisition.
Read More »Nationwide Home Prices Up 5% YoY
U.S. home prices experienced the biggest increase in 10 months due in part to a significant lack of inventory, increasing 5% year-over-year. Meanwhile, homes in the popular Miami metro surged 17% from last year.
Read More »As Equity Grows, So Does the Popularity of Home Equity Loans
An analysis of 580k home equity loans by LendingTree showed that cash-back levels vary from state to state.
Read More »Fay Financial Adds Stephen Thomas to Its Board of Directors
Newest Board member of Fay Financial brings 30 years of experience in residential mortgage, community banking, affordable housing, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to his new role.
Read More »HUD Makes $113M in Affordable Housing Vouchers Available Across U.S.
"Housing choice vouchers are some of the strongest tools we have to help families find stable and affordable housing," said U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "This year, HUD found that rents rose once again, accentuating the strain on costs for American families.”
Read More »Measuring the Quantifiable Benefits of Selling Through MLS
A new study reveals that homes marketed through a multiple listing service sell for approximately 18% more than the average asking price.
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