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The latest employment summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics contained several positives, but also came with a few disappointments—including one that may have an adverse effect on housing.

While negative equity rates have improved overall nationally, the recovery has been imbalanced when it comes to house prices and geography.

Homeowners eager to lower their mortgage payments by refinancing their home more than once have returned to the housing market. Their last debut occurred during the housing boom.

Investors in real estate-owned and rental markets may need to consider other avenues in the market as previously rapidly growing low price tier housing markets begin to decline in performance.

U.S. construction spending experienced the largest decline in three months, raising unexpected concerns among market watchers in the industry, the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced Friday.

Home prices are climbing higher, interest rate hikes are imminent, and supply continues to fall short of demand. Are these factors enough to derail expansion in the housing market?

Mortgage loan defects, which can lead to fraudulence and misrepresentation in loan applications, are quickly leaving the industry due to companies making a sound investment in regulatory compliance technology. See what states have the lowest number of loan defects.

The mortgage industry has made huge strides in terms of technological advances, offering homebuyers the opportunity to search for, tour, and make offers on homes all from digital platforms.

Median home prices are on an upward climb and inventory is remains low, but buyers are more determined that ever to unleash pent-up demand and purchase homes in these markets.

Newfound optimism in the housing market from both lenders and borrowers is causing mortgage-related complaints to subside as customer satisfaction improves and financial institutions alter the way they do business.