Appraisals

U.S. home prices hit another new peak in August after just reaching a new high the previous month, according to Black Knight.

A tightening job market and relatively low interest rates along with the inventory shortage means there is a slight probability that home prices will decline in the next two years.

Jeff Tennyson is out as president of Radian Group's Clayton Holdings real estate services business as the holding company provided further details about its restructuring plan.

First American Mortgage Solutions is offering new data and technology support for appraisers aimed at reducing turn times for valuations and, in turn, closing times for lenders.

Under a joint order, lenders still have to document the value of properties in storm-affected regions, but they will not have to depend on appraisers.

The gap between what consumers think a home is worth and its appraised value narrowed in September because of rising prices due to the continued inventory shortage.

Although property tax loans raise concerns for the mortgage industry, there is a way for property tax lenders and mortgage companies to co-exist.

Lenders could be responsible for water quality issues affecting borrowers and properties if the Federal Housing Administration follows through with its response to an inspector general's report.

Home sales in Santa Fe, N.M., are on track for a breakthrough, trending toward only the third double-digit sales increase since 2001.

Home prices increased strongly both year-over-year and month-over-month in August, and are expected to continue rising.