Home Price Growth Fell 0.4% From November
As home price growth fell by 0.4% from November, accoridng to CoreLogic experts, projections indicate another 0.2% decline in January. Source: DS News
Affordability Chief Concern of Consumers
With both home prices and interest rates remaining relatively high, consumer sentiments are being held down by these purchase conditions. Source: DS News
A Review of Contested, Foreclosure Appeals in Pennsylvania
As we move through Q1 of 2023, Attorney Stephen M. Hladik discusses what foreclosure volume will look like throughout the remainder of the year. Source: DS News
CFPB Takes Action to Protect Borrowers From Mortgage Comparison-Shopping Platforms
CFPB issues new guidance on RESPA violations as consumers are steered to lenders by using pay-to-play tactics rather than providing shoppers with comprehensive and objective information. Source: DS News
Bankruptcies Up Nearly 20% YoY
“While still below pre-pandemic totals, bankruptcy filings continue to increase amid growing debt loads due to inflationary pressures and reduced availability of low-cost financing,” said ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss. [...]
Ginnie Mae Extends Covid Relief Policies
Two new announcements extend flexibilities to the lingering effects of the pandemic on Issuer operations. Source: DS News
2022 Named Busiest Moving Year Over the Last Decade
For the first time in a decade, moving volume has grown year-over-year nationwide, according to new migration data from HireAHelper that showed an estimated 4% more people moved during 2022 [...]
Rising Home Prices Have Flatlined YoY
“As we predicted in December, the beginning of 2023 is proving to show slow market activity, as both net new listings and contract volumes are sitting at multi-year lows,” said [...]
Abuse Victims to get Additional Resources from HUD
A new website and enforcement guidance are just a few things that survivors can use while applying for and living in Housing and Urban Development-assisted properties. Source: DS News