CoreLogic’s new data set capitalizes on home equity lending comeback
Company adds 37 million records to its home equity data solutions
by Amy Tankersley Nov 19
Should the mortgage interest deduction cap be lowered?
National Low Income Housing Coalition's Robin Hood-esque proposal would lower cap for mortgages higher than $500,000 to subsidize federal programs for low-income borrowers
by Amy Tankersley Nov 18
The week in industry hires and promotions: Nov. 9-13, 2015
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Nov 14
Realogy and PHH alter joint-venture terms as MSA debate heats up
Companies adjust certain provisions of their strategic relationship agreement
by Amy Tankersley Nov 13
Home prices unfazed by inventory shortage in Q3
NAR says home prices increased in 87 metro areas despite heavy demand
by Amy Tankersley Nov 12
Should millennials consider buying homes above their current earning capacity?
Trulia economist suggests that pricey mortgages in some markets experiencing strong employment gains could become more affordable over time for the young and gainfully employed
by Amy Tankersley Nov 12
RealtyTrac: ‘Tis the season…for foreclosure starts
RealtyTrac’s latest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows 34 states with big monthly increases in foreclosure starts in October
by Amy Tankersley Nov 11
Survey: More Americans would buy homes if they could protect down payments
As ValueInsured prepares to launch down payment protection program, company says survey points to homebuyers’ reluctance to dive into homeownership and risk losing their nest eggs
by Amy Tankersley Nov 10
Detroit foreclosures still dragging down national rates
CoreLogic reports double-digit decline in foreclosure rates year-over-year, but nearly 50-percent surge in completed foreclosures month-over-month, thanks to Detroit public auction
by Amy Tankersley Nov 10
Houston ranks in national list of best rental property results
Houston ranks among other Texas cities, like Dallas-Fort Worth
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 9
Law of supply and demand in full effect in DC
Homes are selling fastest in five years; supply in drought conditions
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 9
The week in industry hires and promotions: Nov. 2-6, 2015
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Nov 7
CoreLogic reports cooling in mortgage fraud risk in San Francisco
Jumbo mortgages are among those reports as the most frequently met with fraud.
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 6
Minority buyers still face uphill battle in getting mortgage credit
Zillow and HMDA reports highlight ongoing disparities in mortgage loan application acceptance rates among different racial groups
by Amy Tankersley Nov 6
Re/Max agent fleet soars to highest numbers in a decade
Global franchisor raises outlook for Q4 and FY 2015 as housing market continues to improve
by Amy Tankersley Nov 6
Chicago-based developer jumps on micro-living train by remodeling old buildings
More Chicagoans will have a shot at micro-apartments
by Kimberley Sirk Nov 6