Weiner Brodsky Kider Names Timothy Ofak Head of the Litigation Practice Group
Continuing its role as provider of counsel to the U.S. financial services industry, Weiner Brodsky Kider promotes 17-year industry veteran to lead group serving clients facing government actions and private [...]
New Builds Offer Renters More Options as Rental Markets Remain Competitive
Midwest markets were a hot spot for renters seeking more affordability during peak rental season, dominating the top half of the nation's 20 most competitive rental markets. Renters now have [...]
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Nears $2.5T in August
According to Ginnie Mae, August 2023’s new mortgage-backed securities issuance has supported the financing of more than 123,000 households, including 59,000 of that number comprised of first-time buyers. Source: DS [...]
Millennials and Gen Zers in Rough Spot Real Estate-Wise
A growing number of millennials do not believe they will ever afford to own a home as they try to battle a confluence of adverse market conditions. Source: DS News
Underwater Properties Inch Down in Q2
According to CoreLogic's Homeowner Equity Insights report, while home prices rose in Q2, an estimated 6.3% fewer homeowners were underwater compared to the previous quarter. Source: DS News
The Week Ahead: Exploring Options to Boost U.S. Housing Supply
The Senate Banking Committee will host a panel of experts who will share ideas on how to bolster the nation’s housing inventory, as buyers seek more options in an increasingly [...]
Examining QC Trends in the Mortgage Servicing Space
In an analysis of the top quality control issues found in the mortgage servicing marketplace, missing bankruptcy notices and proof of claims documentation topped the list, with a wave of [...]
Freddie Mac CEO DeVito Announces Retirement
Michael J. DeVito will move on from the role of CEO in the first quarter of 2024, as the GSE is set to begin its search for a successor to [...]
Texas is International Hotspot for Residential Real Estate Investment
"Texas has long been one of the most popular states for international buyers," said Marcus Phipps, 2023 Chairman of the Texas Realtors. "Our strong economy, diverse population and high quality [...]