“Strong investments in Tribal communities help ensure residents can access much-needed safe and affordable housing,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “The funds HUD is making available will meet the challenges of today and allow Tribal communities to make innovative and vital advancements needed to prepare for the future."
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Homebuyers are adjusting their purchasing strategies in wake of current market conditions, according to a new survey from RE/MAX, that showed condos, fixer-uppers, and tiny homes are becoming popular trends among American homebuyers.
Read More »Pending Sales Push Past 8% in December
On a regional basis compared to one year ago, pending home sales decreased in the Northeast but improved in the Midwest, South, and West.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Empowering the REO Space
An upcoming FORCE-sponsored webinar will preview this March’s Velocity Conference, an event assembling the industry’s top REO professionals, agents and brokers, asset managers, property managers, attorneys, and servicers under one roof.
Read More »Stern & Eisenberg Names 13 New Shareholders
Warrington, Pennsylvania-based Stern & Eisenberg adds a crew of seasoned real estate and business law, general and mortgage default litigation, estate planning and administration attorneys as shareholders to the firm.
Read More »Rent Prices Decline for Eighth Consecutive Month
Great news for renters: rent prices are trending downwards to an average of $1,900 for a typical two-bedroom apartment.
Read More »Sagent Taps Former Mr. Cooper President for Executive Chair Role
Sagent has named former Vice Chair and President of Mr. Cooper Chris Marshall as its new Executive Chair, tapped to strategize the fintech provider’s cloud-native software platform.
Read More »Overall Performance of Servicing Portfolios Declined in December
Latest estimates from the MBA find that 115,000 homeowners are now in forbearance plans nationwide, as mortgage servicers have provided relief to approximately 8.1 million borrowers since March 2020.
Read More »Frozen Out: House-Hunters Stay Home in Face of Harsh Weather
According to Redfin's latest Housing Market Update, inclement weather that froze parts of the U.S. slowed overall homebuying activity recently. Conversely, agents in warmer regions report that buyers and sellers remain active, despite mortgage rates remaining in the high-6% range.
Read More »Cenlar Appoints New SVP of Default Operations
Mortgage loan subservicer adds former SVP at Mr. Cooper Ingrid Jaschok tapped to oversee all business segments within Cenlar’s default servicing portfolio.
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