Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist with the National Association of Realtors, offers his forecast for supply, demand, and first-time buyers for the next year. Editor's note: This select print feature originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of MReport magazine.
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Mortgage activity using mobile products has nearly doubled in the last year and future interest in these products is expected to increase, according to Fannie Mae.
Read More »Industry Reacts to Choice of Carson for HUD Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has officially nominated retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson as HUD Secretary. What did those in the industry have to say about Carson's nomination?
Read More »The Week Ahead: A New Start With a Familiar Face
Two subcommittees in the House Financial Services Committee will hold hearings this week following the announcement that Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has been elected for a third term as Chairman of that committee.
Read More »FinTechs Can Now Become Banks, if They Choose
Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry said the move to grant non-bank financial technology companies a bank charter will "support responsible innovation" in the financial industry.
Read More »How Blockchain Will Revolutionize Mortgages
Jason Nadeau, EVP with Factom, Inc., discusses a new technology that has the potential to dramatically change the industry.
Read More »Freddie Mac Releases List of Confirmed eMortgage Dealers
Four companies were approved to use Freddie Mac’s eNote technology, and two companies are currently under review.
Read More »Will ‘Mixed’ Jobs Data Bode Well for Housing?
The headline numbers in the latest Employment Situation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics were positive, but the report contained its negative points—leaving analysts to speculate what the effect of the data will be for housing.
Read More »Recent Changes May Lessen Homebuyer Demand
The year 2016 was the best for home sales in a decade by many indicators. With some recent changes in the market, will this trend continue into next year?
Read More »The Collingwood Group Names New Partner
With over 20 years of experience in the housing industry, Meg Burns was tapped to lead the firm’s Business Advisory practice.
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