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Surging home prices throughout the country have spurred talk of a housing bubble, as many markets are still recovering from the last bubble bursting in 2007.
But Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services states that, although double-digit gains are ultimately unsustainable,...
California home prices increased by the most in 33 years as a result of strong sales growth in higher-priced markets and continued housing supply shortage, pushing up median home prices in May, the California Association of Realtors said.
Closed escrow sales of existing,...
California home prices increased by the most in 33 years as a result of strong sales growth in higher-priced markets and continued housing supply shortage, pushing up median home prices in May, the California Association of Realtors said.
Closed escrow sales of existing,...
Homebuilder stocks soared Monday – edging up as high as 4% in some cases – after the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was released,...
Bank of America is prepared to address allegations from former employees who claim the mega bank routinely stalled the application process for the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program and wrongfully informed homeowners about the status of documents already on file...
Bank of America is prepared to address allegations from former employees who claim the mega bank routinely stalled the application process for the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program and wrongfully informed homeowners about the status of documents already on file...
Known as the father of securitization, Lewis Ranieri dubbed himself "Dr. Frankenstein" during a forum at the Bipartisan Policy Center Monday, claiming the once profitable securitization market has yet to claw its way back.
The current status quo of the mortgage finance...
Known as the father of securitization, Lewis Ranieri dubbed himself "Dr. Frankenstein" during a forum at the Bipartisan Policy Center Monday, claiming the once profitable securitization market has yet to claw its way back.
The current status quo of the mortgage finance...
It’s been 7 years since the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index has hovered above an index score of 50.
But that feat was finally accomplished on Monday with NAHB...
The Virginia Fourth Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in Roanoke that a mortgage servicer can legally foreclose, even if a borrower claims they are told something otherwise.
The McFadden v. Fed. Nat'l Mortg. Ass'n (4th Cir., 2013) case pits oral promises versus written...
The Virginia Fourth Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling in Roanoke that a mortgage servicer can legally foreclose, even if a borrower claims they are told something otherwise.
The McFadden v. Fed. Nat'l Mortg. Ass'n (4th Cir., 2013) case pits oral promises versus written...
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee is a quick look at the news coming across the HousingWire weekend desk, with more coverage to come on bigger issues.
Investors are holding their breathe for Ben Bernanke’s press conference on Wednesday. The Fed’s efforts to convey its...
The mortgage real estate investment trust sector faced many challenges in May, ranging from rising rates to Federal Reserve tapering uncertainty.
REITs posted...
The mortgage real estate investment trust sector faced many challenges in May, ranging from rising rates to Federal Reserve tapering uncertainty.
REITs posted...
May witnessed heightened volatility, scattered demand and an overall move to higher yields and lower prices amidst a backdrop of Federal Reserve...