Richard Cordray is taking heat once again due to rumors circulating that he intends to run for Governor of Ohio when his tenure as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ends.
Read More »FOMC Update: July Minutes
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released its minutes from its meeting in July on Wednesday, which detailed the Fed’s outlook on the state of all facets of ...
Read More »The Home Price Eclipse
The current imbalance of supply and demand in the housing market has caused second quarter home price results to continue on its path, overshadowing 2016 numbers. However, could these numbers point to crisis?
Read More »Constantly Changing Condominium Laws
A recent opinion from the Illinois’ First Appellate District concerning prompt payment of assessment could be causing problems for condominium association lien extinguishment.
Read More »Optimism Rising
There are many factors that contribute to the housing inventory shortage, but homebuilder’s aren’t discouraged. Read on to see their sentiment.
Read More »Top 10 Cities for Retired Homebuyers
Regardless of one’s age, it is general knowledge that planning ahead, and as early as possible, for a future of financial security is important. This rule of thumb ...
Read More »It’s Closing Time
Originations are looking good, but certain demographics are performing better than others. See the breakdown here.
Read More »Goldberg: We Don’t Get the Luxury of Sitting Back Anymore
In his first live interview, Bob Goldberg, new CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) discussed what he would like to do differently when it comes to innovation in the real estate market.
Read More »Amending Federal Mortgage Disclosure
Effective October 10, 2017, the Federal Mortgage Disclosure Requirements under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in Lending Act that are implemented in Regulation Z will be changed to clarify technical amendments. See what’s being changed here.
Read More »The Housing and Construction Conundrum
The construction industry is lagging behind despite home prices being close to pre-recession peaks. Homebuilders say labor shortage is to blame, but income for workers hasn’t changed since 2006. If they increase wages, then home prices would go beyond buyers reach. So what can be done?
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