Industry News

Benutech's latest HOA Lien Tracker finds that liens against owners for unpaid dues are increasing at an alarming rate in super-lien states where the liens are considered secured debt that sometimes take precedence over a primary mortgage

FHFA Director hints that the Trump administration is working on a new mortgage term to increase homeownership and combat affordability

Economists argue that permanent buydowns allow buyers to qualify for higher-price homes at lower rates, thus increasing buying power and allowing builders to sell more homes without having to cut prices

Nearly half of Americans said they are less likely to make a major purchase like a home due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, a share that has doubled over the past month, rising from 21% in early October to 45% in early November

In a $330 million transaction, global real estate services provider adds property preservation specialist to expand its offerings in disaster inspections, maintenance, renovations, and other property-related services

An analysis of domestic migration data shows high-flood-risk counties lost nearly 30,000 more residents than gained last year, driven largely by outflows from Miami and Houston

Ryan Donovan, president and CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, has written a letter to the FHFA commenting on the agency's steps taken to streamline regulations and expand the nation's housing supply