Sun and sand might be the stereotypical retiree’s dream, but is it really the smartest choice? The best retirement city in America isn’t the one you’d expect.
Read More »Credit Unions Survey Cybersecurity Concerns
A new report examines cybersecurity concerns among credit unions—finding that majority fear another Equifax-like breach in the future.
Read More »Status Update: Existing Home Sales
What’s the latest on existing home sales? Despite the challenges of the past year, a rebound is in store for 2018.
Read More »Mortgage Volume Increasing, Along With Mortgage Risk
High demand, increased leverage, and low supply are all adding up to higher house prices. With many first-time buyers taking on increasing risk, how can the situation be stabilized?
Read More »Construction and Demand to Soar Across North America
With construction finally catching up to demand, the U.S. housing market is primed for growth over the next few years. But parts of Europe may be on the cusp of a housing bubble.
Read More »UPDATE: Revised Appraisal Requirements Announced for High-Priced Mortgage Loans
On Monday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Office of the Comptroller Currency announced that they were raising the threshold of loans exempt from special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans (HPML).
Read More »Janet Yellen: A Look Back
Yellen’s resignation cuts short a term as Fed governor which would have extended to 2024. Her departure marks the end of a controversial term which saw the Fed greatly swell its balance sheet.
Read More »Freddie Says 2017 on Track to be Best Year in a Decade
Although there are still problem areas, Freddie Mac’s latest monthly outlook shows many reasons for optimism, with “housing markets on track for their best year in a decade ...
Read More »Tight Supply Keeping Housing Market Below Potential
The market for existing-home sales continues to underperform, with the potential gap broadening as first-time homebuyers navigate supply shortages and struggle with affordability.
Read More »MCS Acquires Carrington Home Solutions’ Field Services Division
Find out what MCS' acquisition of Carrington means for the industry here.
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