Monthly Archives: February 2020

The United States homeownership rate has recently seen a rebound to 65.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019 from a low of 62.9% in the second quarter of 2016. While the increase in the overall homeownership rate is encouraging, there

In the first of a three-part series on the impact of economic growth and public policy on homeownership rates, housing policy consultant Allen Jones, Managing Director, Housing Finance Strategies, provides commentary on the drivers of recent increases.

“Today’s economic climate combined

S&P Dow Jones Indices today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for December 2019 show that home prices continue to increase at a modest rate across the

Results reflect continued Insurance strength and improving Home segment margins

– Consolidated revenue of $255.2 million; up 26% over 4Q 2018

– GAAP net income from continuing operations of $1.5 million or $0.10 per diluted share

– Variable marketing

MARKET COMMENT
Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which kept rates flat. Most of the daily movement was within a very narrow range. The NAHB house price index was 74 vs the expected 75. Stocks struggled as coronavirus fears

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 Equifax Inc. today announced from the Mortgage Bankers Association (

While low mortgage rates and higher income boost affordability and demand for homes, it’s hard to buy what’s not for sale, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services