Enterprises Completed 65,243 Foreclosure Prevention Actions in May
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released its Foreclosure Prevention, Refinance and FPM Report, showing highlights for the month...
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Huntington Beach Home Inspector Killed Amid Home-Sale Dispute
Sixty-six-year-old Michael Alderson of Anaheim, California, was shot and killed on Aug. 7 amid an alleged dispute involving siblings and...
Mortgage Servicers’ Pandemic Response Varies Widely
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report detailing 16 large mortgage servicers' COVID-19 pandemic response, including call handling...
High Demand for Refis Persist as All Mortgage Applications Rise
Mortgage applications increased 2.8% for the week ending Aug. 6, 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage...
Fannie Mae Launches Underwriting Feature to Incentivize Homeownership
Fannie Mae added a feature to its automated underwriting system to incorporate consumers' rent payments in the mortgage credit evaluation...
Mortgage Rate Forecast for August 2021: Will Rates Finally Start Going Up?
(TNS)—The dog days of summer have officially arrived. But while temperatures are likely to soar higher across much of the...
NAR to Host Third Annual iOi Summit Pitch Battle
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) will host its “Pitch Battle” competition as part of the third annual Innovation, Opportunity...
Commercial/Multifamily Lending on Track to Increase to $578 Billion in 2021
Commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers are expected to close $578 billion of loans backed by income-producing properties in 2021, a...
Women in Real Estate Making Strides: Hear From the Most Influential Leaders
In an industry where positions of leadership are historically dominated by men, women have had to overcome unique hurdles and...
$3.4T Budget Proposal May Redefine SALT Tax and Invest in Clean Energy
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently released broad details of a proposed $3.4 trillion spending bill. The budget includes a...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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