On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Office of the Comptroller Currency announced that they were raising the threshold of loans exempt from special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans (HPML).
Read More »Janet Yellen: A Look Back
Yellen’s resignation cuts short a term as Fed governor which would have extended to 2024. Her departure marks the end of a controversial term which saw the Fed greatly swell its balance sheet.
Read More »Freddie Says 2017 on Track to be Best Year in a Decade
Although there are still problem areas, Freddie Mac’s latest monthly outlook shows many reasons for optimism, with “housing markets on track for their best year in a decade ...
Read More »Tight Supply Keeping Housing Market Below Potential
The market for existing-home sales continues to underperform, with the potential gap broadening as first-time homebuyers navigate supply shortages and struggle with affordability.
Read More »MCS Acquires Carrington Home Solutions’ Field Services Division
Find out what MCS' acquisition of Carrington means for the industry here.
Read More »Meritage, Operation Homefront Present Veteran Mortgage-Free Home
Operation Homefront and Meritage Homes Corporation recently presented a Dallas-area veteran and his family with a brand-new energy-efficient—and mortgage-free—home. U.S. Army Specialist William Robbin received the keys to ...
Read More »Law Firm New Ownership Shatters Florida Legal Glass Ceiling
One of Florida’s well-established creditor foreclosure, litigation, and bankruptcy law firms has shattered the glass ceiling if woman-owned law firms. Andrea Tromberg, Esq. has acquired Gladstone Law Group, ...
Read More »Here’s How HUD Billions Will Rebuild Texas
HUD has allocated billions to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how the funds will rebuild the Lone Star State.
Read More »Breaking Down Homeownership Obstacles
Amidst a current market of continuously rising prices and low inventory, potential homebuyers are facing more challenges on the path to homeownership.
Read More »Housing Starts Surge
Housing starts are on the rise around the country, particularly in the Northeast. But how is the rest of the country faring?
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