Low rates are beginning to spur a rise in purchase volume, with refis continuing to lead the way in application volume share.
Read More »Sellers Are Poised to Take Advantage of a Hot Market
Many homeowners expect to ask for more than they know their home is worth, and market research suggests they are in a good position to do so.
Read More »GSEs Submit Plans to Serve the Underserved
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued proposals outlining their objectives and activities to implement advancements in the manufactured housing, affordable housing, and rural housing markets.
Read More »Many Buyers are Relocating to Low-Tax States
Taxes appear to be playing an increasing role as Americans decide if and when to relocate, and researchers look at what that means for home prices.
Read More »Labor and Lumber Shortages Impede Housing Starts
April brought month-over-month declines in housing starts, as demand continued to drive builder confidence.
Read More »Is the Housing Market Overheating?
While price acceleration mirrors what was seen leading up to the 2008 crash, economists say the similarities between then and now end there.
Read More »Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Nationwide Online Notarization
The new bill will allow for all notaries to execute remote online notarizations across the U.S.
Read More »HUD Commits $5 Billion to End Homelessness
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has allocated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for emergency housing vouchers for individuals and ...
Read More »Lending Technology Provider Roostify Adds Chief Technology Officer
Bill Elderton says he is excited to join Roostify amid a period of digital transformation in the home lending space.
Read More »Mortgage Rate Lock Volume Declines
Dropping interest rates "did not seem to be enough to bring borrowers, particularly refi borrowers, back to the table," analysts report.
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