Hundreds of thousands of homes are at risk of storm surge destruction by Hurricane Delta. That is based on information coming in Wednesday evening from the National Hurricane ...
Read More »A Move Away From Entry-Level Homes?
A new survey examines mortgage applications trends, the strength of the purchase market, and how homebuyer demand may be shifting (and why).
Read More »These Suburbs Offer City Life at an Affordable Price
A new report lists the top affordable U.S. suburbs to meet the growing demands of consumers requesting quotes from mortgage lenders in large metro areas.
Read More »Home Seller Optimism Rising, but Buyers’ Declines
Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 3.5 points in September to 81.0. That's the second consecutive month of increase, showing a rebound from late spring continuing. Three of ...
Read More »Election Year Ripple Effects: Housing Prices and Inventory
Traditionally, Presidential elections have not made much of a difference in the housing market. This one could be more impactful, according to a survey from Redfin. That said, ...
Read More »Home Prices Rise, But Are They Nearing Peak Growth?
A new report from Redfin.com shows that the median home price across 434 metro areas in the U.S. was $319,769 as of September 27, 2020. This is the ...
Read More »Keys to Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention
Wire fraud is one of the fastest-growing cybercrimes in the U.S., according to an industry leader who says he and his contemporaries “play a critical role in educating and protecting both homebuyers and sellers.”
Read More »Preparing for a Housing Market ‘Shock’
COVID-19’s impact on the mortgage servicing industry, according to experts on this week's panel, is unlike anything we have seen before, not just in the magnitude of the economic downturn but also in its suddenness.
Read More »How Migration Trends Might Sway the Election
As city dwellers continue to leave urban centers behind, how might these shifts impact the results of November's Presidential election?
Read More »Real Estate Professionals Discuss Industry’s ‘Ultimate Stress Test’
Researchers questioned lenders and real estate agents to see how they are weathering the storm of COVID-19, and what critical lessons they have learned.
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