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A closer look at three long-term trends which could shape the future of the housing market, according to analysis from Freddie Mac.

The appraisal system is complex and outdated, resulting in more lengthy closings and increased costs to consumers, and therefore in need of wholesale changes, according to a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Builder sentiment has been steady for the past few months, indicating a continued demand for new single-family housing.

LendingQB, a California-based lean leading loan origination technology solutions provider, is launching a new brand which is part of the company’s strategic focus on adoptimization.

Clarocity Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Clarocity, Inc., has been assigned a positive MOR RV2 residential vendor ranking from Morningstar Credit Ratings.

Terence Murray has joined Alterra Home Loans as the new Western Division Sales & Expansion VP, responsible for managing and supporting Alterra’s retail production and expansion in the company’s western region.

The deep-set worry that low-income housing has a deleterious effect on the values of other properties appears to have little basis in reality, according to one study.

A recent survey indicated that consumer expectations about the economy were stable for the most part, with one notable exception.

Low mortgage rates have offset price gains and slow wage growth. How will rising mortgage rates affect affordability?

The Federal Housing Administration's Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund has been a source of controversy in the housing industry over the last two years. According to HUD, however, the financial health of the fund is not a concern.