Consumers are exuding confidence about selling their home in the current housing environment, which could bode well for the continued supply troubles.
Read More »Watchdog Joins Calls for More Oversight of Non-Bank Servicers
Why does a federal watchdog believe that non-bank servicers, who now service a majority of HAMP loans, need more oversight from federal regulators?
Read More »The Path to Monetary Policy Normalization
While speculation of a June rate hike by the Fed persists, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard discussed two possibilities for the Fed to take on the normalization of monetary policy.
Read More »Where Is Housing Growth Strongest?
Housing continued a strong expansion period this year, with one region in particular boasting the most startling rebound figures, according to reports.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Differing Opinions Between Appraisers, Homeowners
History has shown that homeowners typically value their homes at a higher price point than appraisers. Will appraiser and homeowners find common ground this week?
Read More »Delving into Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Earnings
The financial results for Q1 2016 released by both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae this week, particularly for Freddie Mac, have resulted in even more questions as to whether or not the current GSE model is sustainable.
Read More »What Homebuyers Want in a Mortgage Provider
When it comes to taking out a mortgage loan, more than half of all first-time homebuyers want to work with a company they consider trustworthy.
Read More »The Road to Market Normality
Recovery nationwide is rising at a steady pace and is inching closer to the last-observed state of normalcy in the housing market, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders.
Read More »HUD Addresses Affordable Housing Crisis
HUD made its first allocations through the National Housing Trust Fund this week. How much was allocated and where will the money be going?
Read More »What Does the Disappointing Jobs Report Means for Housing?
A mostly disappointing April jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, combined with recent turbulence that includes a 0.5 percent GDP estimate for the first quarter, has many wondering whether another economic slowdown is on the way.
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