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Sarah Wolak is a staff writer at NMP.

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Abandoned Homes In Foreclosure Down 20% Annually

ATTOM attributes the decline in foreclosure rates and the low number of zombie foreclosures to high homeowner equity.

Aug 22, 2024
Fannie Mae Lowers Home Sales Forecast

In its latest commentary, the GSE's research group doesn't expect a notable sales boost until well into 2025

Aug 21, 2024
July Marked The Seventh Consecutive Month Of Slowing Annualized House Price Appreciation

First American also reported house prices nationally are now 55% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels, while Redfin reported a 0.2% uptick in home prices.

Aug 20, 2024
Nykia Wright Named Permanent CEO Of NAR

Wright has served in the interim CEO role since November 2023.

Aug 19, 2024
Incenter Lender Services Adds Ralph Armenta To The Team

Armenta joins Incenter Lender Services as its president of Lending-in-a-Box

Aug 19, 2024
First American: House Price Appreciation Changes Rent-Versus-Own Dynamic

Renting was cheaper in 48 of the top-50 markets in Q2 2024, but only 29 states when accounting for home equity gains

Big Money, Big Changes

It’s the end of ‘Business as usual’ for real estate agents as they know it. Loan officers can aid in the transition.

Competition, Price Appreciation Tapered Off In July

Zillow predicts the recent drop in mortgage rates will neutralize the market and bring in more homebuyers

Aug 15, 2024
U.S. Foreclosure Starts Increased 18% In July

July 2024 saw 31,929 properties with foreclosure filings, with the greatest numbers of foreclosure starts in California, Florida, and Texas

Aug 14, 2024
Realtor.com Forecasts Mortgage Rate Relief By End Of 2024

Realtor.com's midyear, revised update for its 2024 Forecast predicts mortgage rates will end the year at 6.3%.

Aug 14, 2024