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For the first half of 2019, the real estate market in Billings, Mont., is looking strong, with local organizations noting a few aspects of the industry to keep an eye on.

Bankrupt mortgage servicer Ditech Holding Corp. cleared the way for the $1.8 billion sales of its businesses by agreeing to preserve some homeowner claims like the right to fix mistakes on their loans.

Oahu home sales were flat year-over-year in August with properties remaining on the market longer.

Stewart Information Services has decided to make some big changes at the top following the dissolution of a planned merger with Fidelity National Financial.

A Pinellas County, Fla., Realtor with a controversial past faces possible revocation of his real estate license.

By 2030, about 20% of the U.S. population will be over age 65, up from 15% in 2016, according to the Census Bureau.

Atlanta home prices have been rising for seven years — and lower mortgage rates could fuel a new run-up.

The Federal Trade Commission wants to block the merger of Fidelity National Financial and Stewart Information Services stating the deal would reduce competition for title insurance, including for large commercial real estate transactions.

Two neighbor island housing markets turned in mostly better results for single-family homes, but not condominiums in August.

Most homes located in Opportunity Zones sell for below the national median price.

U.K. home prices edged up marginally, according to mortgage lender Halifax, which said the market is stuck in a "flat trend."

Bay Area home sales slowed slightly in July, with last year's record prices giving way to buyer caution amidst a volatile stock market and trade wars.

It was the most robust August in at least five years for Twin Cities homebuilders.

Paul Manafort, the disgraced former campaign chairman for President Trump, is seeking dismissal of a mortgage fraud case against him in New York because he was already tried on similar charges in federal court.

Toronto home sales and prices rose in August as demand continues to outstrip supply.

The median selling price for single-family homes in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, fell in August for the first time since February, but still remained above 2018 levels.

Southern California builders sold 13% more homes in July than a year ago as prices fell 8%.

Mortgage rates fell to lows not seen October 2016, affected by concerns over manufacturing and the ongoing trade war with China, according to Freddie Mac.

The industry has taken some steps to lower barriers to affordable housing, but some observers say that more can be done.

Syracuse Securities Inc., a family-run lender and servicer in New York, is planning to wind down and transfer its outstanding pipeline to Premium Mortgage Corp.