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While it is difficult to imagine anyone hoping for an economic downturn after the last mishap several years ago, Realtor.com believes that there are silver linings to having a weak economy.

Commentary is an ongoing series on theMReport.com that focuses on opinions, ideas, and insights from experts across mortgage banking. Mike Flores, VP Sales & Marketing at Snapdocs Inc., explains how augmentation and automation is key for the mortgage industry, especially when there’s zero room for error due to regulatory and revenue risk.

Home prices continued their upward climb this quarter in these 10 metros, but a special occurrence is pushing up prices in Florida markets.

While the cash sales share has declined by more than 20 percent since peaking five years ago, a disparity remains between cash sales transactions in among the highest and lowest valued homes.

Mortgaged properties for sale have seen huge declines in recent years, and the driving force behind the decrease is the declines in non-current inventory and noncurrent listing share.

Although the gap between the two opinions has gotten smaller, homeowners and appraisers are still searching for common ground. Now the question is will they find that common ground this week?

Heightened regulations in the housing industry are hindering affordable housing in the U.S., and home builders believe it is time for a change.

Mortgage lending among credit unions experienced significant gains for the first quarter of the year, but their supervisory agency cautioned that these institutions should monitor risks.

The nation’s unemployment rate took a tumble from April to May—but did the jobs report really bring good news for the economy and for housing? Not exactly.

Domestic-based mortgage services provider, LenderLive, recently announced a new organizational structure that aligns its various business divisions under two broad units—mortgage and services—as well as corresponding leadership changes.