Migration, Low Rates Make Homeownership Attainable
While house prices are rising in a robust market, low interest rates are making homeownership more affordable than it was 20 years ago, according to the winter edition of "The [...]
Long-Term Unemployment Numbers Concern Economists
The employment report for December 2020 showed a loss of 140,000 jobs in December, the first decline since April, according to Friday's Employment Situation Summary from the Bureau of Labor [...]
Proving De-acceleration In a Changing Landscape
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the January edition of DS News. New York’s statute of limitations to initiate foreclosure has been an ongoing and persistent issue facing the mortgage [...]
The Industry Pulse: Milestones and Moves at Major Organizations
In recent weeks, both The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and BSI Financial Services have undergone staffing changes and anniversaries. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced, in a press release, [...]
What a Democratic Senate Could Mean for Property Owners
Legal experts say, after securing a majority in the Senate, Democrats have "a rare opportunity to directly and swiftly end the eviction crisis and prevent severe harm to renters and [...]
Number of Homes for Sale at All-Time Low
San Jose and San Francisco saw the greatest increase in new listings, but here’s how the rest of the market is faring. The post Number of Homes for Sale at [...]
Fannie Mae: Consumer Housing Confidence Update
According to a new report, consumer opinions are shifting when it comes to buying and selling homes. Click through to read the GSE’s findings. The post Fannie Mae: Consumer Housing [...]
Homeownership vs. Renting: Trends in Affordability
When it comes to making the choice between homeownership or renting, here's how the numbers are breaking down across the nation. The post Homeownership vs. Renting: Trends in Affordability appeared [...]
The Automatic Stay—The Ultimate Creditor Protection
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the January edition of DS News. Widely known as the ultimate debtor protection, the automatic stay provided for in section 362 of the United [...]