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And in other consolidation news, HomeServices of America’s Pickford Escrow Co. picks up competitor Legendary Escrow Services.

Congressional authorization for credit-preference programs in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act could mitigate disagreements that might arise from the equitable housing finance plans, write two partners at K&L Gates.

Borrowers condemned the company's disclosures, which came six months after the incident and omitted details about the hack and subsequent investigation.

The transaction adds 11 branches in Virginia, Florida, North Carolina and Texas to AnnieMac's nationwide 60-plus office network.

Recession fears and rising mortgage rates are cutting buyer confidence. Even as sales have been falling, sellers have only just started adjusting expectations.

While those born between 1946 and 1964 have largely chosen to age in place, their eventual home downsizing or passing is not likely to result in a large burst of inventory entering the market, according to a report from the MBA's Research Institute for Housing America.

The 30-year average dropped for the first time in four weeks after surging more than 70 basis points earlier in the month.

Climate change is increasing the frequency of wildfires, hurricanes and severe winter storms; yet in areas most vulnerable to them, property value growth exceeds the national average, a new report finds.

The federal class action lawsuit is at least the third similar action within the industry over a cyberattack revelation.

The move builds on the government-sponsored enterprise’s previous program that facilitated the collection of more rent payment records from tenants who work with its multifamily borrowers.