Legal expenses stemming from the Fisher cases cut into Ocwen's second quarter earnings.
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While saving for a down payment remains a significant obstacle for millennials who hope to achieve homeownership, a recent survey indicates that a majority of them ARE saving.
Read More »Fed’s Monetary Policy Song Remains the Same
While one economist noted that the tone of the FOMC's announcement was largely positive, the Committee also said they expect inflation to stay well below the target of 2 percent for the foreseeable future.
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A number of factors hampered what was supposed to have been a boost to mortgage activity in June, leaving pending home sales up slightly but essentially flat for the month.
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Where were the top single-family housing market for the summer located when ranked according to how housing fundamentals performed in each market?
Read More »Is Tight Supply Squeezing Demand?
Low inventory does not seem to be adversely affecting sales. Is it affecting demand?
Read More »Political Discussions Around Homeownership Heat Up
The two major party presidential candidates have not said much about housing. Lawmakers and industry stakeholders are bringing the issue back to the forefront, however.
Read More »Home Price Gains are Shrinking
Home prices have appreciated every month for more than four years—but the rate of appreciation is getting smaller.
Read More »It Looks at Lot Like 2008 for New Home Sales
Sales of newly constructed homes took a sharp upturn in June, making the month the best for new home sales since the eve of the housing crash.
Read More »How Can the Next President Make Housing Great Again?
One economist recommends four steps the next president can take in order to “make the housing market great again.”
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