With more than 19 million voucher-eligible households in 2021 but fewer than two million vouchers available across the country's metro areas, Zillow notes that the program needs to be improved and better funded to help more of those in need.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Examining the Legalities of Tenant Background Checks
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will present a discussion on how granting landlords, employers, and other gatekeepers access to criminal records can create serious barriers to housing, jobs, and other opportunities.
Read More »Stewart Promotes Ryan Swed to Head of U.S. Direct Operations
Title and escrow industry veteran promoted to new role with global title insurance and underwriter, tasked with leveraging new and existing technologies to grow the firm.
Read More »TransUnion Brings Together Senior Leaders in Financial, Insurance Industries
At its inaugural Financial Inclusion Forum, TransUnion had a group of executives discuss ways to meet and engage consumers where they are on their financial journey, and to help create and deliver equitable products and services for them.
Read More »Study Indicates Now Is a Great Time for Homeowner Education
"Our survey sends a crucial message to mortgage servicers about what homeowners need," says Eric Rachmel, CEO and Founder of Brace.
Read More »HUD Issues $3.4 Million in Additional American Rescue Plan Support
“Negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be experienced by many communities. HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program partners are uniquely positioned to address the housing discrimination concerns of vulnerable populations,” said Demetria L. McCain, HUD’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate to Probe Recent Downfalls in the Nation’s Banking System
An upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing will discuss the state of the nation’s banking system, and how the nation’s bank regulators have resolved these institutional failures.
Read More »REO Community Set to Gather This May
The Five Star Institute presents the first-ever REO Connect event, a gathering of the REO community featuring educational offerings and networking opportunities geared to meet the needs of unique marketplace.
Read More »Price Declines Centering on Large Cities, Coastal Areas
"With the U.S. housing market cooling off considerably since the middle of last year, some areas of the country continue to show signs of being more at risk of a larger downturn than others,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
Read More »HUD Extends Loan Mod Option to 480 Months
By helping reduce foreclosures and expanding loss mitigation options, HUD’s new rule seeks to help keep more in their homes in times of economic instability.
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