The Former HUD Deputy Secretary discusses how many unheralded government professionals responded to help support both the American housing market and struggling American homeowners over the past year—and why they deserve recognition.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Nomination Hearing for Marcia Fudge
This Thursday, January 28, the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a remote virtual nomination hearing for the Honorable Marcia L. Fudge, ...
Read More »What Treasury Secretary Yellen May Mean for Mortgage Rates
A panel of economists discusses how the Treasury nominee’s economic policies may play out across the industry. Will the low-rate environment continue?
Read More »Housing Market Snapshot: ‘Nothing Typical About 2020’
Phoenix ranked highest among the major metros in yearly home value growth. Here’s what factors contributed to “an environment for strong growth.”
Read More »Existing-Home Sales at 14-Year Peak
In addition, first-time buyers accounted for more than a third of sales in December.
Read More »United Wholesale Mortgage Goes Public
The company’s stock, listed as UWMC, premiered at $11.95 a share.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Mortgage Company Promotions and Additions
Mid America Mortgage, Amerifirst Financial Corporation, and ReverseVision recently announced department expansions and new and promoted personnel. Addison, Texas-based Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has promoted ...
Read More »Mid America Mortgage Names Jemma Pachiano COO
Addison, Texas-based Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has promoted former National Support and Training Director Jemma Pachiano to Chief Operating Officer (COO). “Jemma Pachiano’s ...
Read More »Residential Construction at 14-Year High
One economist described 2020 as "the strongest [year] for residential construction since 2006.” Click through to read about the latest housing market data.
Read More »Ranking the Top Markets for Winter Vacation Homes
NAR data showed second home sales were up 44% in 2020. Here's which markets are heating up despite the cold.
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