Using cryptocurrency to buy and sell homes is becoming a reality. But is this a long-term trend or a passing craze?
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Affordability, job concerns, and the need for flexibility are among the top factors keeping millennials from becoming homeowners.
Read More »Why Blockchain Is a Perfect Evolution for the Mortgage Industry
Is blockchain really the “next big thing?” Factom VP Jason Nadeau explores what makes this new technology so exciting, and why it’s a perfect match for the mortgage and servicing industries.
Read More »The 10 Best U.S. Metros for Buying and Selling Homes
Which U.S. metros are the best locations for buyers and sellers? Which markets are overheated? Find out which markets are hot and which are cold.
Read More »Senate and House Reach Tax Deal: What’s in Store for Housing
On Wednesday, the Senate and House negotiators reached an agreement in conference to work out the differences between their two bills. Although the final tax bill is still to be finalized, the proposals the House and Senate have already voted on could create a significant impact on housing.
Read More »How Single Family Rental Market Is Impacting Home Sales
A recent study finds that the number of single-family rental homes grew by over 5 million between 2006 and 2017—representing significant impacts to the housing market.
Read More »With Interest Rates Rising, Yellen Addresses Tax Reform
After the Fed's confirmation that an interest rate hike is happening, Fed Chair Janet Yellen turned her attention to the possible economic impacts of tax reform.
Read More »Mortgage Applications for New Homes on the Rise
New home sales continued to recover in November from the impact of hurricanes showing an increase on a seasonally adjusted basis over October.
Read More »Borrowing Power Amidst Rising Mortgage Rates
In a recent Economic Center Blog by First American, their Chief Economist delves into an analysis of the “near certainty” that the FOMC will raise the short-term Federal Funds rate on Wednesday—and what that means for first-time homebuyers.
Read More »Female Entrepreneurs: Open the Door to Government Contracts
The American Mortgage Diversity Council is presenting a new webinar exploring how to get your business certified as a women-owned small business, a distinction that could open the doors to numerous government contracts.
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