For homeowners and investors alike, buying a fixer-upper can end up costing more than originally expected. The post The Pitfalls of Home Renovations appeared first on DSNews. Source: DS [...]

After being below four months’ supply in March, is housing inventory finally on the rise? How quick are available homes selling in the current market? The post The March [...]

Find out how the Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to support homeowners through services aimed at households trying to avoid foreclosure or eviction. The post HUD’s Plan [...]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac marked the completion of their Single Security Initiative with the launch of the Unified Mortgage-Backed Security. Click through to learn what this could mean [...]

The number of homeowners eligible for refinancing jumped as mortgages rates fell. Click through to learn how else the mortgage market is changing according to a new report. The [...]

Two technology companies in the housing industry announced a new partnership. Iowa-based LenderClose has integrated Simplifile, which functions as an electronic liaison between lenders and county recording offices. Simplifile [...]

SOLD.com recently announced a partnership with HomeAdvisor. This new partnership will offer homeowners a more inclusive home selling experience by integrating HomeAdvisor’s leading home improvement marketplace experience with the [...]

Morningstar, Inc., a provider of independent investment research, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DBRS for a purchase price of $669 million. The post [...]

How will the GSEs' combined bond impact the mortgage industry? Other items to watch in The Week Ahead include Ellie Mae’s Millennial Tracker and CoreLogic’s Home Price Insights report. [...]

Many homebuyers report feeling that they did not understand the home-purchase process. Here's what the results of a recent survey about the needs and knowledge of modern homeowners. The [...]