Job creation slowed in June, despite continued tight labor market conditions, which economists say is good news for the Federal Reserve. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday shows that total nonfarm payroll rose by 206,000 jobs in June, compared to 272,000 jobs in May. Job…
Continue reading →Like many in title, Iain Bryant, the newly appointed president of Stewart Title’s agency division, found his way into the industry through family. Bryant’s father founded A.S.K. Services, a title production business, in 1990, and after growing up surrounded by the title industry, Bryant said he was determined to never…
Continue reading →As we celebrate Independence Day this year, it’s natural to reflect on the American Dream of homeownership. This dream, however, seems to be facing challenges. Fewer real estate transactions are occurring, and many are questioning why. Is it due to interest rate volatility, low consumer demand, or a reluctance to…
Continue reading →The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday announced that it has released five new language translations for 19 separate single-family mortgage documents used for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgage servicing. The new translations — which are available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese — are accessible…
Continue reading →Move Inc., the parent company of Realtor.com, is suing CoStar Group, the parent company of rival Homes.com, over the alleged theft of portal data and documents. In a complaint filed on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in California, Move alleges that James Kaminsky, a former employee who now works for…
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