Housing counseling agencies have long been known for their ability to provide solid advice on alternatives, rental options, credit repairs and a range of other topics, including reverse mortgages.

Despite the absence of precise data, it is well understood that the number of failed new home developments is significant.

The return to a purchase market will not be easy for many lenders.

In just the past couple of years, servicers have had to scramble to keep up with the overflow of documents that need to be recorded in the nation’s more than 3,600 recording districts.

History has demonstrated that mankind was only able to evolve and advance by developing the ability to communicate with others, to work together to achieve common goals to the benefit of all.

It’s a good time to be a special servicer.

Just about everyone deserves a second chance when it comes to challenges faced in life.

While we’ve made great strides towards recovery, the new year will not come without its own set of challenges, particularly fueled by increased regulation.

There is a lot of attention focused on single-family homes by investors looking for a great cash flow with high appreciation potential over the next few years.

The CFPB is working on a real estate issue that gets to the core of its purpose: transparency and better disclosures of costly loan process fees.

Earlier this year, the CFPB announced it is working on a real estate issue that gets to the core of the agency's purpose: bringing transparency and better disclosures about the obscure and costly fees during the loan process.

In an industry challenged with inadequate communications and disclosures, it can’t be understated how important the relationship is between fees paid to appraisers and the quality of the service—and how this relationship must be…

It is widely recognized throughout the industry that short sale completions are increasing.

Lenders of all sizes are looking into becoming servicers, bringing us full circle back to the days when virtually every lender serviced their own loans.

Many major banks and lenders continue to exit various lending channels due to a number of reasons—one major concern being regulatory challenges.

According to David Wessel, The Wall Street Journal global economics editor, the housing bust is over. It’s in print, it’s on YouTube, and people are blogging that now the bust is over. President Obama can keep his job.

With more activity and more investor interest in the nonperforming loan market recently, it’s a good idea to know what steps should be taken to protect your interests when buying or selling these assets.