Home Seekers Venturing Out Beyond Their Own Zip Codes
More U.S. home shoppers are looking for homes in areas other than where they live, according to a Q2 analysis of Realtor.com listings. Source: DS News
Industry Reacts to GSE Downgrade by Fitch Ratings
Precipitated by Fitch’s downgrade of the sovereign rating of the U.S., many in the industry voiced their opposition to the downgrade of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s rating from 'AAA' [...]
New Monthly Mortgage Payments top $2,605
The median U.S. home-sale price is up 3.2% year over year, the biggest increase since November, and mortgage rates remain elevated. Source: DS News
Protecting Properties in Regions With Severe Weather
Analysts at Insuranks take a closer look at how natural disasters impact homeowners, what states are most at-risk, and how to minimize damage in a time of crisis. Source: DS [...]
Freddie Mac to Use Tax Transcripts as Income Verification
Multiple years of applicant tax data will help lenders precisely calculate income quickly, expanding options for income verification. Source: DS News
Seeking Insurance on Homes More Than 50-Years-Old
A new study reveals the top U.S. cities with the most historical homes, and explores the pros and cons of insuring a home in these locations. Source: DS News
Is a ‘Double-Dip’ Recession Coming Upon Us?
Odeta Kushi, First American’s Deputy Chief Economist, has authored a new blog post discussing the definition of a housing recession and looking at the momentum of sales to determine if [...]
Options Constrict Further for July Homebuyers
Realtor.com reports that after four months of slowing inventory growth, active listings declined annually in July for the first time in more than a year. Source: DS News
Jim Pangburn Named CEO of SWBC RE
SWBC adds Jim Pangburn to lead the company’s reinsurance division, managing strategic partnerships across all lines of business, with a focus on financial institutions. Source: DS News