With the continuous rise of home prices, one expert cited that an :increasingly large portion of previously underwater homeowners may now have the option of entering the market.”
Read More »Homeowners and Appraisers Go Head-to-Head
A recent index found that homeowners and appraisers are not agreeing on home values, and one region's isn't measuring up to other appraisal values across the nation.
Read More »On the Horizon: What Tech and Trump Could Mean for the Industry
Dallas sat down with MReport to discuss what’s on the horizon for the mortgage industry, particularly as technology and regulatory uncertainty rules the roost.
Read More »West Coast Leading the Charge in Sellers’ Market
See the cities that are leading the sellers market, and when experts predict the market will change to one that favors buyers.
Read More »Denial Rates an Issue for Minority Borrowers
Minorities are experiencing higher denial rates than their white counterparts when applying for loans. What measures can minorities take to improve their chances of approval?
Read More »Asset Valuation & Marketing Becomes AssetVal
After 20 years providing valuation services in the residential and commercial real estate sectors, AssetVal has expanded to add appraisal services to its list of offerings.
Read More »Saving Property Values: Clearboarding vs. Plywood
According to a white paper released on Monday, vacant or abandoned homes lose $70,000 of their value, but using clearboarding instead of plywood to secure residencies is helping to mitigate losses.
Read More »Mnuchin Named Treasury Secretary
The former Goldman Sachs and OneWest executive was confirmed as the 77th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on Monday evening.
Read More »Animal Owners Not Willing to Compromise Their Families
In a recent report from the Nation Association of Realtors detailing Americans, take their pets’ needs and accommodations into considerations when searching for housing locations.
Read More »It’s Only Uphill for Down Payment Programs
Increasing home prices, rising market demand, and confusion around down payment requirements are impacting down payment trends across the country, according to this month’s Down Payment Report from ...
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