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The past 12 months were chock full of impactful changes to the home lending industry but keep an eye on these in particular in the new year.

Sales of high-end homes fell 38.1% year-over-year, per a Redfin report.

The overall share of distressed mortgages fell in every state, but the effects of Hurricane Ian led to a small uptick in early-stage late payments compared to one year ago, CoreLogic said.

Beth Robertson is a Managing Director of Keynova Group, a principal competitive intelligence source for digital financial services firms that publishes semi-annual Online and Mobile Insurance Scorecards. With more than 30 years of experience, Beth has held leadership roles as a consultant and as a senior-level industry analyst with expertise in digital channels, payments and insurance.   

The National Association of Realtors index of contract signings to purchase previously owned homes decreased 4% last month to 73.9, the lowest outside of the pandemic in data back to 2001, according to a release Wednesday.

The end of "fintech tourism" is among the anticipated trends for the coming year.

Condominiums have long been a staple for anyone seeking a slice of Florida real estate on a budget, but safety legislation that passed earlier this year in the wake of the deadly Surfside building collapse could plunge the condo market into turmoil.

Kindred Home Loans will serve buyers of properties in Dallas and San Antonio markets.

Automation similar to that used by appraisers working with homeowners during the pandemic can be used by inspectors getting information about damage from weather events and disasters too.