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Based on the best combination of rising home prices, favorable affordability, and strong demand mixed with demographic and economic conditions that suggest strong future demand for housing, where are the hottest single-family housing markets located?

Several mortgage lenders and technology providers reveal to MReport just how they are faring with the QM rule and if it is affecting their business operations.

Mortgage interest rates continue to decline to historical lows, but this phenomenon is not motivating homebuyers to purchase a home.

Supply and demand troubles have been constant burdens on the housing market's recovery, and Ten-X.com (formerly Auction.com) predicts that existing-home sales will be affected by the lack of options in the market.

Despite recent reports surrounding the dismal state of the U.S. economy, the housing market remains strong and unbothered by such news, particularly mortgage lenders.

January was only the fourth time since June 2010 that the portfolio has experienced growth month-over-month.

Mortgage loans in today's housing market are not keeping homebuyers happy, as they are most complained about product in the eighth volume of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Monthly Complaint Report.

The American Dream is the idea that every U.S. citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative, but there are some that associate this dream with owning a home.

While much of the mortgage industry has shown substantial recovery since the housing crisis, there are some markets still lagging behind. In these weak housing markets, there are many rehabbed properties that are being valued for less than they are worth simply due to the state of the real estate market.

Scott Pickell, VP and Chief Appraiser at LRES explains to MReport what is happening to appraisers in the mortgage industry, challenges they face, and how the problem can be solved