Will home sales finally start to grow? Data shows glimmers ahead

Will home sales finally start to grow? Data shows glimmers ahead

We may be nearing the bottom in home sales even if mortgage rates don’t decline. As a result, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel in this crazy... Read more »
loanDepot’s new FHA down payment assistance program lets borrowers put zero down

loanDepot’s new FHA down payment assistance program lets borrowers put zero down

loanDepot has rolled out a new down payment assistance program for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan borrowers that enables them to put zero money down upfront. In loanDepot’s program, dubbed AccessZERO, the down payment... Read more »
FHFA failed to document desktop appraisal reviews, OIG says

FHFA failed to document desktop appraisal reviews, OIG says

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) failed to adequately document desktop appraisal reports, which clouds data on the effectiveness of the desktop appraisal program, according to a report published by the FHFA... Read more »
Cenlar appoints David Schneider as president

Cenlar appoints David Schneider as president

Cenlar FSB, the second-largest mortgage servicer and largest subservicer in the United States, promoted David Schneider to president of the company on Monday. Prior to his promotion at the servicing giant, Schneider served as chief... Read more »
Colorado Housing Market: Price, Trends, Predictions 2023

Colorado Housing Market: Price, Trends, Predictions 2023

The Colorado housing market has been in a state of flux over the past few years due to the surge in demand for homes. This has led to an increase in home... Read more »
Five ways to win more borrowers

Five ways to win more borrowers

The mortgage industry continues to evolve, especially as the market shifts. In addition to limited inventory, rising rates and affordability constraints, mortgage companies have been challenged to keep up with changing borrower... Read more »
Kasia Maslanka: Community Champion – Real Estate Agent Magazine

Kasia Maslanka: Community Champion – Real Estate Agent Magazine

Real Estate Agent Magazine sat down with Kasia Maslanka of Douglas Elliman to talk about her journey into the real estate industry, her experiences in working with diverse clients, the ever-evolving landscape... Read more »
2023 Housing Market Predicted to Have Fewest Sales Since 2008

2023 Housing Market Predicted to Have Fewest Sales Since 2008

The housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown, with economists predicting that 2023 will be the slowest year for home sales since the 2008 housing bubble burst. According to a recent report... Read more »
Nosalek plaintiffs can join commission lawsuit settlements

Nosalek plaintiffs can join commission lawsuit settlements

A U.S. District Court judge in Boston has endorsed a motion to stay the Nosalek buyer broker commission case, allowing the plaintiffs to join the settlement agreements reached by Anywhere and RE/MAX... Read more »
How 8% Mortgage Rates are Impacting the US Housing Market in 2023

How 8% Mortgage Rates are Impacting the US Housing Market in 2023

The housing market in 2023 is facing a perfect storm of challenges that is sending shockwaves throughout the industry. Housing prices have been soaring, supply is painfully tight, and to add to... Read more »