New technology from ICE speeds up and streamlines the closing process as the industry nears a true all-digital closing experience.
Read More »Q1 Ends With Home Prices Higher YoY
Over the first three months of 2021, home prices nationwide have risen as sellers take advantage of record high price points and buyers capitalize on low rates.
Read More »Existing Home Sales Surge Over Last Year
Monthly sales have dipped, but that's likely due to short inventory. Economists address this and other market metrics in a report released Thursday.
Read More »Where U.S. Residents Are Suffering Most From Pandemic Fallout
While East Coast states appear more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 and its continuing impact on the U.S. economy, those in the West seem most resilient—more in Q1 study from property data researchers.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Hit New Refi-Friendly Territory
With the sudden downward trend in mortgage rates, evidence of increased applications is a bright spot as refinance opportunities emerge again, and house hunters plot their spring strategy.
Read More »John Bosley Promoted by Planet Home Lending
Drawing upon two decades of experience, Planet Home Lending has promoted from within to fill the role of President of Mortgage Lending.
Read More »Homebuilders Faced With Depleted Workforce
With the rising cost of supplies already troubling homebuilders, a lack of skilled workers is now contributing to a lack of housing inventory nationwide.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Rise Amid Refi Boost
Mortgage applications rose for the first time in seven weeks as rates trended downward and potential refi candidates jumped in and took advantage of record-low rates.
Read More »FHFA Announces What Might Be Final Loan-Flexibilities Extension
Due to fewer borrowers utilizing the agency’s COVID-19-related allowances, Wednesday’s extension, which keeps flexibilities in place through May, could be the last.
Read More »Why Many Local Homebuyers Are Being Shut Out
Economists say local residents looking to buy their first home or relocate within their hometown are losing out because of out-of-towners' big budgets.
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