Millennials have been cited by many housing analysts as the group that is the key to homeownership growth. What factors are keeping this group from becoming homeowners?
Read More »Rising Compliance Costs Are Problematic for Home Builders
Home builders have hit a roadblock. The ramped up regulatory environment has made it difficult for home builders to build affordable homes.
Read More »The Long, Hard Road to GSE Reform
Many, including FHFA Director Mel Watt, have expressed concern over Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's lack of a capital buffer. But at this point, how likely is it that they will be recapitalized and released from the conservatorships?
Read More »ARMA Acquisition, LCC Acquires Firm Solutions
Firm Solutions, LLC, a Tampa-based provider of specialized consulting and practice management solutions to law firms nationwide, announced its acquisition by ARMA Acquisition, LLC, an investment group focused on providing business solutions to the financial services industry and its service providers.
Read More »First American Mortgage Solutions Acquires Forsythe Appraisals
First American Mortgage Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, announced its acquisition of Forsythe Appraisals, LLC.
Read More »Interest Rate Hikes Could be Closer Than You Think
As the Fed heads into its third meeting of the year, without having fulfilled one of the expected federal funds rate increases, many in the industry are beginning to question if, when, and how many times they will make their move.
Read More »Credit Crisis Paved the Way for Trump, Sanders
During the recession, Americans lost homes, jobs, wealth, and their credit lifeline, a tragedy that many are still struggling with three elections later. However, this loss of credit and theme of indebtedness play an important role in the political story.
Read More »The Rise and Fall of Serial Refinancers
Homeowners eager to lower their mortgage payments by refinancing their home more than once have returned to the housing market. Their last debut occurred during the housing boom.
Read More »Should Investors Recalibrate Their Buying Strategies?
Investors in real estate-owned and rental markets may need to consider other avenues in the market as previously rapidly growing low price tier housing markets begin to decline in performance.
Read More »First American Mortgage Solutions Announces New Acquisition
First American Mortgage Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation, announced its acquisition of Forsythe Appraisals, LLC.
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