Source: Scotsman Guide — As a nearly $9 million settlement between federal regulators and Trustmark National Bank makes painfully evident, few things present more unwelcome press for mortgage bankers and servicers than accusations of redlining or...
Source: ABC 4 — As of today, Utah has a housing shortage of 44,500 units. Should you keep trying to get into a home? Ace Allack of People’s Home Equity, has served as President of Salt Lake Home Builders Association and has insight into what makes our market...
Source: Thrillist — With New York City rent prices recently seeing their biggest increase in over a decade, many New Yorkers are looking for any way they can to save on rent. A new bill under consideration in the state legislature could provide help by setting...
Source: House Logic — The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is often maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize if you have deductions...
Source: The U.S. Sun — The American Rescue Plan Act set aside stimulus money for states to help people at risk of losing their homes. This is known as the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF), which provides nearly $10 billion for states and other US territories....
Source: Bankrate — In early 2021, mortgage rates blew through the 3 percent threshold. Now, with the coronavirus pandemic mostly under control but inflation raging out of control, rates have topped 4 percent. After hitting an all-time low in January 2021,...
Builders Grow Slightly More Confident in Housing Market
