Nationwide Title Clearing announced recently that Greg McCoskey has been hired as the company's Lead General Counsel. McCoskey’s responsibilities will include working with the operations and management teams to provide counsel on corporate and litigation matters for NTC and to ensuring that NTC's customers remain insulated from statutory non-compliance risk for any operation outsourced to NTC.
Read More »What’s Causing Unusual Buying Patterns?
Where declining home sales normally would be a positive for potential buyers going into the height of buying season, this summer, it’s a negative. See why buyers are being “sidelined” and what potential mortgage payments would be in the current climate.
Read More »Top 5 Cities With Greatest Home Purchase Power
Recent data reveals homebuyers are paying more and getting less this season. Finding a great deal on a home could be a challenge, but some cities have a more attractive market than others.
Read More »Home Prices Cool Off in the Summer
According to the Ten-X Nowcast, existing home sales might be cooling off. Last month, they predicted data later confirmed by NAR, but will they be right this round of predictions? See what they’re saying.
Read More »Modernizing Technology
The technology-driven digitalization of notarization means maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and convenience for the otherwise paper-heavy mortgage industry, but at what cost? This story was originally featured in the June edition of MReport.
Read More »Fed Stress Test Results: Near Unanimous Bank Approval
Results are in from the Fed’s Stress test of 34 banks, and nearly all banks passed with flying colors, causing the market to take off after hours. One bank, however, will have to resubmit before the end of the year…
Read More »The Science of Homebuying Psychology: A Study
Over the last two years, a few different trends have emerged concerning where and when people are buying homes, according to a recent report, and they aren't what you think. Read ahead to see how millennial are continuing to shape the housing market.
Read More »Lopsided Conditions Making it Hard for Buyers
The National Association of Realtors reported in their Pending Home Sales Index that contract signings are continuing their now three month pattern. Repeat buyers have it tough and first-time homebuyers can’t catch a break.
Read More »Top 5 States with the Highest Home Appreciation Rate
These states are magnets for movers for a number of reasons. Read on to find the next great investment area, and how much it is expected to appreciate over the next year.
Read More »Moving? Better Hurry.
Seeing homes in your metro switch from “for sale” to “sold” rapidly? Chances are, you’re seeing the effects of the housing shortage. The latest research from Trulia revealed a significant correlation between the inventory shortage and how long homes are staying on the market, but depending on your metro and if you’re buyer is looking for a starter, trade-up, or premium home you could be experiencing more severe effects.
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