The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Wednesday announced a newly proposed rule that would amend Regulation X and require mortgage servicers to emphasize borrower assistance and loss-mitigation options over foreclosure when a borrower struggles to make their required mortgage payments. “The proposed changes would also make it simpler for…
Continue reading →Brokerages know that the recruitment of real estate agents and teams is always competitive, and some have found it even more so in the wake of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement that’s prompted agents to reevaluate their businesses. But SERHANT. has shot its brand to the top of every…
Continue reading →Signs of a “stagnant late-spring housing market“ emerged in June as U.S. home prices declined for the first time this year and purchase mortgage locks fell by 8% year over year. That’s a key takeaway from the June 2024 Market Advantage report released Wednesday by Optimal Blue. The report, which…
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Continue reading →Single-family rents have risen by a mind-boggling 39.6% since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. More recently, these increases have been more of a mixed bag, depending on the metro area. At the national level, rent growth is gaining speed again. Zillow‘s monthly rental report shows that U.S. single-family…
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