How the Tax Act Affected Home Values
In December 2017.the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 put a $10,000 cap on total state and local tax (SALT) deduction. How has that cap impacted home value appreciation? [...]
The Lasting Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Housing
A year later, Houston's poorest residents are still feeling the impact of Hurricane Harvey. See how the storm is still hurting homeowners in the low- and middle-income community. The post [...]
The Latest in Homeownership Trends
The market for repeat buyers is likely to reaccelerate as inventory increases, according to Tian Liu, Chief Economist, Genworth Mortgage Insurance, who spoke to DS News about homeownership trends and [...]
The Industry Pulse: Updates on Ellie Mae, RoundPoint Mortgage, and More
From partnerships and appointments to new branding and technology get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update. The post The Industry Pulse: Updates on Ellie Mae, RoundPoint [...]
Preventing the Next Housing Crisis
Mistakes were made in the past that led up to the previous housing crisis. See what a recent report, says about what we could learn from the past to improve [...]
How Are Homeowners Coping With ‘Neighborhood Regret?’
Many homebuyers may experience a"neighborhood regret," after buying a home in a certain area, according to a recent analysis. See what factors may mean regret after a homeowner moves into [...]
A Re-Examination of Robocalls
The Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act was designed to protect consumers from unsolicited telemarketers, but may negatively impact servicers. See what changes the Act needs to benefit servicers. The post A [...]
Slowing Inventory Shortage Drives Price Cuts
The inventory shortage appears to be slowing, influencing price cuts across the country. See just how much the inventory numbers have impacted price cuts. The post Slowing Inventory Shortage Drives [...]
The Week Ahead: Focus on the Fed’s MBS Holdings
On Thursday, the Federal Reserve will release its balance sheet, which also focuses on the current state of its mortgage-backed security holdings. Here’s what else is in store in The [...]