Chester County News and Community Website
SEATTLE, WA — The latest report from Redfin reveals a nuanced picture of the current housing market. As of the four weeks ending August 11, the typical buyer’s monthly housing …
Redfin Report Highlights Evolving Housing Market Trends Read More
IRVINE, CA — ATTOM’s July 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report reveals a notable uptick in foreclosure filings across the country. A total of 31,929 properties had foreclosure filings, including default notices, …
Foreclosure Activity Rises in July 2024, with Delaware, Nevada, and Utah Leading the Rates Read More
As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you …
How to Be a ‘Seasonal’ Investor Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since April 2023, hitting a daily average of 6.34% on August 5, according to a new report from Redfin. …
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Levels Since April 2023 Read More
IRVINE, CA — ATTOM has released its second quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, revealing that nearly half of mortgaged residential properties in the United States are now …
2024 U.S. Housing Market: Surging Equity and Declining Underwater Mortgages – A Comprehensive Report Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five federal regulatory agencies have issued new guidance to help financial institutions reassess the value of residential real estate. This guidance focuses on reconsiderations of value (ROVs), …
Federal Agencies Issue New Guidance on Reassessing Home Valuations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six federal regulatory agencies have announced a crucial new rule aimed at bolstering the credibility and integrity of automated valuation models (AVMs) used in mortgage valuations. This …
Federal Agencies Implement New Rule to Ensure Accuracy in Mortgage Valuations Read More
SEATTLE, WA — The median U.S. home-sale price soared to an all-time high of $397,482 in the four weeks ending July 7, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year, …
U.S. Home Sale Prices Hit Record High Despite Cooling Market Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has released detailed data on mortgage lending transactions for 2023, offering a comprehensive overview of the U.S. mortgage market. This …
FFIEC Releases 2023 Mortgage Lending Data, Reveals Trends and Insights Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Potential relief is on the horizon for homeowners grappling with mortgage woes, thanks to new rules proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bureau is …
Home Sweet Home: CFPB Proposes Sweeping Changes to Protect Struggling Homeowners Read More