by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 25, 2020 | Industry News |
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a final rule to extend the Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) Patch, which was scheduled to expire on Jan. 10, 2021. The CFPB is not amending the provision in Regulation Z, which states that the GSE...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 25, 2020 | Industry News |
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently announced that purchase originations are expected to grow 8.5 percent to a new record of $1.54 trillion in 2021. After a substantial 70.9 percent jump in activity in 2020, MBA anticipates refinance originations will slow...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 24, 2020 | Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
While COVID-19 is the leading disruptor of the commercial real estate market at the moment, the industry is preparing for even further long-term disruption from climate change. According to housing professionals, the rising sea levels, increasingly volatile swings in...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 24, 2020 | Latest News, News, Spotlights |
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, which ran from mid-September to mid-October, Realogy held several events, including a webcast that showcased several Hispanic members of the real estate industry. The Realogy webcast discussed inclusion and diversity, as well as...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 24, 2020 | Latest News, National, News |
ATTOM Data Solutions recently released its third-quarter 2020 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that profits for home sellers nationwide continue to hit high points despite the economic distress caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. The report reveals that...