Bahrain-based firm acquires 2nd largest US appraisal company
Bahrain-based investment firm, Arcapita Group Holdings, is the new owner of Nationwide Property and Appraisal Services, the second-largest independent AMC in the United States
by Matt Carter Feb 3
How the mortgage market has evolved over the past decade
Opinion
If you're newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here's a quick look
by Missy Yost Feb 10
President Donald Trump holds Realtors in the palm of his hand
Most were pleased with President Trump's performance and identified with him as a real estate business person
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
CFPB
Eric Blankenstein, who oversees fair lending enforcement within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, used N-word multiple times in the unearthed blog post from 2004
by Patrick Kearns Oct 2
What the Dodd-Frank rollback means for real estate
Economists say loosing restrictions could help solve the industry's low inventory problem, but it also raises certain risks
by Patrick Kearns May 23
Wells Fargo hit with $1B fine in mortgage account scandal
Lending giant allegedly charged borrowers fines for the bank's own mistakes
by Patrick Kearns Apr 20
NAR lobbies for 'Mortgage Choice Act' in support of affiliated lenders
Legislation would 'enhance competition' by putting smaller firms on a level playing field, trade group argues
4 reasons Dodd-Frank will not be repealed by Trump
It's unlikely to be overturned entirely or prompt a subprime lending surge
by Matthew Gardner Feb 16
A horse being reined in
Executive order will ask Treasury secretary to fix issues with Dodd-Frank
by Teke Wiggin Feb 3
A credit report with a low score
Changes to regulations and GSEs might make it easier to qualify for a mortgage loan
by Steve Cook Dec 13
A double-exposure shot of a city and some economic graphs
Results from our largest national agent survey to date
by Tim & Julie Harris Nov 29
A roll of "I Voted" stickers
Trade group won vast majority of races it supported, but Realtor issues remain at risk
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
What ever happened to 'skin in the game'?
4 ways to reduce defaults without shutting out new buyers
by Steve Cook Aug 22
If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked for it
Opinion
The differences in boundaries and expectations can mean everything
by Bernice Ross Aug 15
VRM University launches online diversity assessment toolkit
Diversity & Inclusion Self-Assessment Tool Kit helps government agencies and financial services companies comply with Dodd-Frank’s workplace diversity requirements
by Amy Tankersley Oct 23