Supreme Court Set to Hear CFPB Constitutionality Case
The Court announced that it will be hearing the case of Seila Law LLC V. Consumer Protection Bureau on March 3, 2020. What are the arguments for and against the [...]
Fighting Fraud in Default Servicing
Scheiderman and Sherman President and Managing Partners Neil Sherman recently spoke with DS News about the possibility of an impending recession, technological changes in the industry, and what can be [...]
Real Estate Investment Trusts: Safe Bet in a Recession?
While housing is needed no matter the economic conditions, here's what experts say are the upsides of adding REITs to your investment portfolio The post Real Estate Investment Trusts: Safe [...]
Better Predicting Mortgage Default
Credit scores alone are not enough to determine the likelihood of mortgage default. Here's how multiple factors complicate default risk, and which metrics can serve as the best early warning [...]
Homeowners’ Insurance Knowledge Gap
While Americans believe natural disasters will become more frequent, many Americans lack insurance. How does this vary across generations? The post Homeowners’ Insurance Knowledge Gap appeared first on DSNews. Source: [...]
FHFA Increases Conforming Home Loan Limits
Click through to learn how much the Federal Housing Finance Agency plans to increase the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the [...]
New York HPD Tracks Over 3K ‘Zombie Homes’
Through a new program, the NYC Housing Preservation and Development has formed a team to track down zombie homes in the Big Apple and find ways to address the problem. [...]
Gen Z’s Thoughts on Renting vs. Buying
The youngest generation entering the housing market have a more positive perception to homeownership compared to millennials of the same age. The post Gen Z’s Thoughts on Renting vs. Buying [...]
Investment Update: Rents on the Rise
Rents are increasing in most metroes around the country, reflecting economic growth. Find out where the hottest rental markets are, and learn which cities were the only two to experience [...]