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HousingWireHousingWire The country saw 1.62 million residential mortgage originations in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of 23.2% from the previous quarter, and the first quarterly gain in a year. The increase in overall lending in Q2 came amid the Spring homebuying season and lower mortgage interest rates that…

HousingWireHousingWire Four title insurance firms have agreed to pay nearly $3.3 million to settle civil claims that they’ve engaged in kickbacks with real estate agents through joint ventures in the Washington, D.C. area, according to the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Allied Title & Escrow, LLC (Allied), KVS…

Dan Scanlon This week’s guest is Dan Scanlon, Senior Associate at Colliers, who speaks on recent trends in the commercial real estate sector, including how some empty spaces are being converted to residential housing.  Tune in each week everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts: Categories: Down to Business

HousingWireHousingWire Urbanization is rapidly transforming cities worldwide. By 2050, it is projected that 90% of the U.S. population will reside in urban areas, signifying a monumental shift towards city living. This unprecedented urban growth poses substantial implications for housing, particularly in accommodating an expanding and increasingly diverse population within urban…

HousingWireHousingWire In the months ahead, with the presidential election approaching and the Federal Reserve eyeing interest rate cuts, originators will scrutinize how shifting fiscal policy could influence the mortgage industry and the economy at large. A new administration could have ramifications for markets and the overall economy, with potential policy…