Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the December issue of MReport, out now. Anticipating what’s to come is always a tricky business. 2017 was ...
Read More »New Home Sales Approach a 10-Year High
Existing home sales posted back-to-back gains in 2017, and contract signings to close on existing home sales increased for the first time in four months, according to a report by Fannie Mae.
Read More »Builder Confidence Swells on Positive Outlook for 2018
Builders are confident about the housing market’s expansion in 2018 on the back of rising demand for housing and tight supply of existing home inventory.
Read More »Identity and Wire Fraud Are a Problem the Industry Cannot Ignore
Identity fraud could cost the industry and homebuyers billions. The first step to addressing the problem is acknowledging just how big the stakes are.
Read More »Existing Home Sales to Top 5 Million Again in 2018
Despite a drop in pace in October, the number of homes sold in 2017 is likely to touch 2016 highs of around 5.45 million, paving the way for a sustained rise of home sales in 2018.
Read More »Pavaso Welcomes Cook & James to Its Attorney Partner Network
Pavaso, Inc. (Pavaso), a national real estate eClosing software platform headquartered in Plano, Texas, has added Atlanta-based Cook & James to its network of local and national title and attorney partners.
Read More »Tax Reform Impacts Housing and Consumer Sentiment
On Friday, the latest on household consumer sentiment data will be released—reporting the largest decline in sentiment due to the impact of the tax reform on housing. See what else the report discovers and find out what’s coming in The Week Ahead.
Read More »House and Senate Republicans Release Joint Tax Legislation
On Friday, Republicans unveiled details of the final version of their tax cut bill, clearing the way for a floor vote that is expected to happen next week. ...
Read More »The Top 16 High-Risk Housing Markets
Amidst current housing conditions, a new analysis reports the latest data behind the economic reasons why these markets have been identified as high-risk.
Read More »Five Star Institute 2018: Bringing Together Mortgage Professionals
In its 15th year, the Five Star Institute will host leading subject matter experts and executives from mortgage servicing to continue the push for progress in 2018.
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