Forbearance Rates Mark Slight Decrease, But Improvement Still Needed
Forbearance rates decreased by 1 basis point to 3.47% as of July 25, 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's...
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Unnecessary GSE Limits Impede First-Time and Underserved Buyers
In 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) were put under "conservatorship," or control of the federal government. The...
FHFA Names Phyllis K. Fong Acting FHFA Inspector General
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) named Phyllis K. Fong acting inspector general (IG). Fong will continue to serve as...
Help Your Agents Power Through Today’s Homebuyer Battles
In case you just woke up from a long, long sleep, today's housing market is extremely competitive for homebuyers. How...
Assistance Against Eviction Still Available: Housing Agencies Release Joint Statement
Federal regulations protecting tenants and homeowners from evictions and foreclosures have lifted, expiring on July 31. However, several housing agencies,...
ASA ‘Disappointed’ in Appraisal Exclusion During HUD Event
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has expressed its disappointment in the exclusion of appraisals professionals during the Department of...
Cover Story: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices on What it Means to Be Invaluable
Christy Budnick's New Goal for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices When Gino Blefari, the CEO of HomeServices of...
Could New Construction Help Level Out the Market?
If you’ve spent any time watching the real estate market this year or working in the field, you know we’re...
FHA and FHFA Eviction Moratoria Get New Deadline
An eleventh-hour request from the White House has kept several eviction freezes from thawing at least until the Fall. The...
Real Estate Q&A: What Can Homeowners Do When the HOA Board Isn’t Doing Its Job?
(TNS)—Q: Our association’s board of directors is not doing their job. Overgrown landscaping, boats and inoperable vehicles in driveways, and...
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