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This marks Stewart's fifth acquisition since June. Founder Richard Areddy said, "The combination of our local expertise and their financial strength and resources will allow us to better support our customers and grow our business.”

What factors are driving the comparative drop in inventory since December 2019? Click through for full details.

Fannie Mae reports that unfavorable economic conditions continue to fuel increased pessimism among homebuyers.

Even as house prices rise faster than rents and wages in much of the country, homeownership is still more affordable. Researchers call it a “startling” trend.

Striking the right balance between innovation and personal relationships is key to growth in uncertain times. Editor's note: this piece originally appeared in the January 2021 edition of MReport.

Contactless appraisals hold promise when it comes to reducing costs and increasing accuracy, but a group of researchers have looked into the model's accuracy. Here is what they found.

Guaranteed Rate President and CEO Victor Ciardelli said, “Pairing the incredible talent throughout Stearns’ organization with that of our existing team exemplifies the best of the best in the mortgage business.”

According to a LendingTree survey that tracked 2020 millennial homebuying data from January 1 through December 15, San Jose was the leading metro where millennials made up the largest share of purchase requests.

The new recurring "Most Valuable Companies" feature will "bring you inside looks at how individual organizations are pushing forward, driving innovation, and finding success even against the unprecedented headwinds."

The Taskforce was chartered in January 2020 to study the existing legal and regulatory environment facing consumers and financial services providers.