Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Seemingly forever, the average time between reaching a sales agreement and closing on that property has hovered around 45 days — a month and a half.  It’s not something consumers think about... Read more »
Fannie Mae on Q4: Existing home sales will be lowest since 2010

Fannie Mae on Q4: Existing home sales will be lowest since 2010

Fannie Mae expects Q4 seasonally adjusted existing home sales to be 3.9 million on an annualized basis – the lowest since Q3 2010. Total home sales are projected to come in at... Read more »
Foreclosure starts rise in October but near-term risk is muted: ICE

Foreclosure starts rise in October but near-term risk is muted: ICE

While foreclosure completions remained relatively flat in October, foreclosure starts rose to 33,000, hitting their highest level in 18 months, according to the ICE Mortgage Monitor report. In October,  there were 217,000... Read more »
Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose, CIO at Class Valuation, to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can... Read more »
Here’s what you can expect from the 2024 housing market

Here’s what you can expect from the 2024 housing market

Going more in-depth than a Fed meeting, our virtual Housing Market Update event provides you with the strategy-building insights needed to operate in 2024. It’s a savagely unhealthy housing market out there,... Read more »
Pasadena Housing Market: Prices,Trends, Forecast 2023

Pasadena Housing Market: Prices,Trends, Forecast 2023

Pasadena, California, with its stunning architecture, vibrant culture, and proximity to the bustling city of Los Angeles, has long been a desirable place to call home. In this blog post, we’ll delve... Read more »
Mortgage rates continue falling before Thanksgiving: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates continue falling before Thanksgiving: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates dropped significantly in the last few weeks, but the cost of borrowing remains high prompting many homebuyers to wait for even lower rates.  The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.29%... Read more »
Is a Recession Coming in 2024?

Is a Recession Coming in 2024?

The question of whether the global economy will face a recession in 2024 is not an easy one to answer. There are many factors that can influence the economic outlook, such as... Read more »
Fidelity National Financial is latest victim of a cybersecurity attack

Fidelity National Financial is latest victim of a cybersecurity attack

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) was attacked by a “cybersecurity incident” that led the system to shut down some of its network, the company said. FNF blocked access to certain systems, which resulted... Read more »
Connecticut Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Connecticut Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

The housing market in Connecticut has seen significant changes and trends in recent times. It is essential for homebuyers, sellers, and investors to stay informed about the current market conditions and forecasts... Read more »