International Homebuyers Significantly Increased Their Presence in the U.S.
Foreign buyers acquired 78,100 properties, a 44% increase from the prior year, indicating growing investment interest in the residential market.
Weekly Decline in Housing Inventory: An Analysis of Current Trends
Housing inventory declines while purchase applications rise 25% year-over-year, highlighting trends important for private lenders in today's market.
Key Outcomes in Real Estate from the Recent Week’s Market Activity
Explore key updates on Gavin Newsom's grant funding initiatives, crucial MLS data access agreements, and the impact of investor activity on the housing market.
HUD Disbands Biden Administration Task Force on Home Appraisal Bias
HUD's termination of the task force addressing bias in home appraisals raises critical questions about regulatory oversight and its impact on lending practices.
Westcor Participates in Fannie Mae’s Title Waiver Pilot Program
Fannie Mae's pilot enables approved mortgage lenders to implement an automated title review process, enhancing efficiency in title examination for loans.
PropStream enhances lead generation technology with recent acquisitions
Acquisitions unite PropStream’s property data expertise with Batch Leads’ AI lead generation and contact dialing tools, enhancing private lenders' capabilities.
Trump Administration Dissolves the PAVE Task Force
The Trump administration has eliminated key provisions of the Biden-era PAVE task force, impacting private lenders and housing policy initiatives.
Misleading dating the rate claims leave borrowers financially strained.
Mortgage originators critique an outdated mantra that misled homebuyers, raising concerns about transparency and client communication in the buying process.
Purchase Applications and VA Refinances Surge in Recent MBA Data
MBA reports a rise in purchase applications, reaching the highest activity level since February 2023, even with July 4 holiday adjustments.
Realtor.com integrates Ownwell for new property tax appeal tool
Integration addresses the rising costs of homeownership, highlighting property taxes as a significant expense for homeowners, just behind mortgage payments.