Will higher economic growth and inflation mean greater home price appreciation in 2017?
Read More »The Increasingly Intense Focus on Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become an increasingly more pressing issue in all industries where sensitive data is collected, but particularly in the mortgage industry, which collects more personal data on customers than any other sector of the financial services industry.
Read More »Challenge Lies Ahead for First-Time Buyers
First-time buyers are viewed by many economists and analysts as critical to increasing the homeownership rate, but they may run into problems if current trends continue.
Read More »Rising Equity Levels are Restoring Balance
The number of homeowners with negative equity is close to half of what it was at its peak in 2012. What implications does this have for lenders?
Read More »A Long-Term Housing Trend Trifecta
A closer look at three long-term trends which could shape the future of the housing market, according to analysis from Freddie Mac.
Read More »Single-Family Housing Showing ‘Slow, Gradual Growth’
Builder sentiment has been steady for the past few months, indicating a continued demand for new single-family housing.
Read More »Consumer Expectations Stable Despite Economic Uncertainty
A recent survey indicated that consumer expectations about the economy were stable for the most part, with one notable exception.
Read More »What Will Happen with Affordability in 2017?
Low mortgage rates have offset price gains and slow wage growth. How will rising mortgage rates affect affordability?
Read More »Southern Metros Dominate Top Performing Markets
While housing affordability has taken a bit of a hit nationwide as of late, particularly in the West, the South has made some impressive gains recently, according to one analysis.
Read More »The House Always Wins. Or Does It?
In 2010, when the economy was in the tank, a lot of investors had to decide whether to put their money in the stock market or in real estate. Six years later, which one came out ahead?
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