Nearly Seven Million Americans Live in ‘Physically Deficient’ Homes
Research from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests that local governments can contribute to assistance in funding home improvements as part of the response to the nationwide housing [...]
Experts Rank the Best U.S. Cities for Renter Families
In a new study, RentCafe considered more than 20 metrics, as researchers name the U.S. metros that are a great fit for Americans who lease while raising children. Source: DS [...]
August Data: Home Prices Up After Two Months of Decline
In August, active inventory shrank compared to last year (-7.9%), despite an unusual increase from July in newly listed homes, signaling a potential return of seller activity heading into fall. [...]
Mortgage Delinquency, Foreclosure Rates Remain Near Historic Lows in June
While U.S. mortgage performance remained exceptionally strong in June, according to CoreLogic's Loan Performance Insights Report, the nation’s overall delinquency rate was an estimated 2.6%, representing a 0.3 percentage point [...]
U.S. Home Mortgage Lending Recovers in Q2
ATTOM's latest Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report showed purchase lending led the way in Q2, spiking nearly 30%, while overall refinance and home equity activity also rose after eight straight [...]
Foreclosure Volume Expected to Rise Slightly to Close Out 2023
A new report from Auction.com found that more than 90% of default servicing industry experts polled expect foreclosure volume to rise in 2023 compared to 2022, with the state of [...]
Dovenmuehle Appoints Patricia McCarthy VP of Insurance Administration
Tapped to oversee Dovenmuehle’s insurance department, 30-year industry vet Patricia McCarthy will bring her experience in managing compliance, mortgage operations, loan processing, and customer service departments to her new role. [...]
How Home Investor Trends Are Weathering High Rates
According to a new report from Redfin, investor home purchases fell significantly during Q2 2023. Click through to learn what factors are in play. Source: DS News
Expanded Remote Work Opportunities Could Help Affordability Crisis
The fact of separating where someone lives with where that person works could open up thousands of different options for affordable housing that only requires an internet connection, not a [...]