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Home prices increased in June at the fastest pace in more than seven years. CoreLogic said its Home Price Index (HPI) rose 1.0 percent from May, the largest month-over-month gain since January 2013. The appreciation from April to May was 0.7 percent. Prices rose year-over-year by 4.9 percent compared to 4.1 percent in May. “Home price appreciation continues at a …

The use of APIs and web applications will go a long way in improving the customer experience. This piece originally appeared in the August edition of DS News. The post How to Streamline Mortgage Servicing appeared first on DSNews.

With government aid lifelines expiring, trouble may lie ahead both for American renters and for the network of owner-investors that support sectors such as SFR. The post Housing Insecurity Ahead? appeared first on DSNews.

Turbulent times create opportunities and uncertainty. How can investors identify what is a potential good investment versus a risky bet? The post Navigating Distressed Asset Investment appeared first on DSNews.

A new survey reveals the factors—including the continuing fallout from the pandemic—that are changing the ways Americans think about homeownership. The post How COVID-19 Is Reshaping the Market appeared first on DSNews.

Industry experts expect changes in CWCOT program to improve FHA success at minimizing losses. Click here to listen to the complimentary webinar. The post Industry Experts Discuss CWCOT Changes appeared first on DSNews.

This interview originally appeared in the August edition of DS News. Doug Duncan, SVP and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae, is responsible for forecasting and analysis of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. He also oversees strategic research regarding the potential impact of external factors on the housing and mortgage markets. Duncan leads the … The post Fannie Mae’s …

Get the latest on new hirings and promotions, emerging tech solutions, and more. Here’s what’s happening in the Industry Pulse. The post The Industry Pulse: Changes at Brookstone, MSI appeared first on DSNews.