Real Estate

“The spring season is typically the busiest time of the year for the housing market,” said Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American.

Continued low mortgage rates have not equated into a strong start to the spring homebuying season, as the MBA reports a decline in overall application volume after four consecutive weeks of increases.

loanDepot announced it has entered into a settlement and cooperation agreement with Anthony Hsieh, declaring the size of the Board of Directors to be temporarily increased from eight to nine directors.

A new study from LendingTree revealed which metros fork out the lowest and highest amount of real estate taxes nationwide, considering factors such as the home’s worth and location.

“The divergence in home price changes across the U.S. reflects a tale of two housing markets,” said Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at CoreLogic.

A new study from Zillow revealed that certain amenities and devices such as doorbell cameras, “she sheds,” soapstone countertops, and luxury kitchen appliances can help sell a home up to five days faster.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the commencement of Fair Housing Month 2023, honoring the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act, as well as modern efforts to advance equity in housing and protect fair housing rights.

As lenders continue to navigate one of the trickiest economies to date, Sarah Davies of Nova Credit discusses the significant progress in pulling back the layers and reexamining its risk management practices.

Black Knight forecasts that the annual growth rate is expected to fall below zero percent nationwide by April.

“The collapse of three banks in March coupled with additional rate hikes from the Fed could have significant implications for mortgage rates heading into the spring buying season,” said Jeremy Sicklick.