U.S. foreclosure activity hit a new high not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as foreclosures continue to rebound following the lapse of federal moratoriums, according to data from Attom
February's 19.6% annual home price appreciation, together with sharp rise in mortgage rates, produced the tightest affordability in 15 years, according to new data from Black Knight
Nearly 30 states have launched programs to distribute $9.961 billion in federal aid for households who are behind on their mortgages
Distressed property marketplace offering financing in California, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Colorado with more states to be added over the next few months
One of the best ways to succeed in any market is to follow the data. Smart agents crunch the numbers and let the trends inform their marketing strategy
Cash sales don't provide safeguards like title searches that mortgage companies insist on when they're financing a deal
Prospect of higher monthly mortgage payments for homebuyers and impact on affordability also a concern, according to an analysis of mortgage pipeline data by Black Knight
Biden administration to give owner occupants, nonprofits more opportunities to buy homes before they're snatched up by large investors
The numbers are headed in the wrong direction for loans that are backed by private lenders rather than the government, according to new survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association
Total existing-home sales in July 2021 rose 2% on a seasonally adjusted annual basis from June to a rate of 5.99 million, according to the National Association of Realtors
Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here's why you shouldn't wait to get in on the action
It's unclear exactly how many properties will be freed up now that the federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums have expired. But whichever way it goes, agents will want to be prepared
Agents can win real estate-owned listings from loan servicers and manage their own properties
Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Washington and Montana have lowest delinquency rates in U.S.
Opinion
Given the soaring costs we’re seeing in almost every aspect of our lives, the end of forbearance programs and rent moratoriums, coupled with the age of boomers who own 42% of the inventory, the inventory dam has definitely started leaking