U.S. Housing Market

Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders

by Phil Hall | Oct 14, 2025

“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders

Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative

by Phil Hall | Oct 14, 2025

Starting in November, renters can sign up for rent reporting directly through Zillow to start having their payments reported each month. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative

DC-Area Real Estate Agents Report DOGE Impacts on Home Selling

by Phil Hall | Jun 24, 2025

The median home price in the DC region was up 3.1% compared to a year ago, hitting a new record high of $659,950. Continue Reading DC-Area Real Estate Agents Report DOGE Impacts on Home Selling

The Best- and Worst-Run Cities of 2025 Are…

by Phil Hall | Jun 24, 2025

WalletHub cited Provo’s 5.2% business growth rate, low violent crime and property crime rates, and a median household income growing at nearly 8.4%. Continue Reading The Best- and Worst-Run Cities of 2025 Are…

Illinois Home Sales Down as Prices Continue to Rise

by Phil Hall | Jun 24, 2025

The state’s median sales price took a 5% year-over-year rise to $315,000. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Down as Prices Continue to Rise

What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2023

Nearly half of the survey respondents said seeing a Confederate flag in a neighborhood would make them less likely to make an offer on a home in that community. Continue Reading What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?

Bay Area Cabin Where Charles M. Schulz Drew ‘Peanuts’ Listed at $4 Million

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2023

The California cabin that was once the home and studio of “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles M. Schulz has been listed for sale at $4 million. Located in the Bay Area city of Sebastopol, the residence has one bedroom, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. The...

Home Sales Up While Prices Decline

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2023

Craig J. Lazzara at S&P Dow Jones Indices said the housing market “continued to strengthen in April 2023.” Continue Reading Home Sales Up While Prices Decline

CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2023

According to the CFPB, ACI’s data handling practices negatively impacted nearly 500,000 homeowners with mortgages serviced by Mr. Cooper. Continue Reading CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors

Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2023

“This new division is an exciting addition to our already robust offering,” said Geneva Financial CEO Aaron VanTrojen. Continue Reading Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division

Pedestrian Power? Realtors Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Walkable Communities

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2023

85% of respondents said sidewalks and places to walk are very or somewhat important. Continue Reading Pedestrian Power? Realtors Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Walkable Communities

‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Offers Guilty Plea for Wire Fraud

by Phil Hall | Jun 26, 2023

Bicher, a resident of Hialeah, Florida, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Offers Guilty Plea for Wire Fraud