Appraisals

Washington Federal in Seattle has added the general manager of mortgages at Zillow Group to its board.

If the past 40 years has revealed anything about the mortgage industry, it's that change is constant, and inevitable. From the future of Fannie and Freddie to the role technology will play in underwriting, here's a look at 10 bold predictions that will shake up the mortgage industry.

The greatest responsibility lenders and servicers have to homeowners is making sure property tax payment is accurate and on-time.

Appraisal management software company Mercury Network has entered into an agreement to acquire valuation data and analytics services provider Platinum Data Solutions.

The share of homeowners who owe more than their house is worth remains above 10% nationwide, according to data from Zillow's second quarter Negative Equity Report.

Appraisal management company Accurate Group is looking to expand its nationwide appraiser network.

CoreLogic has expanded its collaboration with data visualization company Graphiq.

Property valuation firm LRES will now offer commercial evaluations as a result of its March acquisition of InsideValuation.

The value of owning a home has never been greater, at least according to one figure buried in a monthly Commerce Department report.

In markets where consumers spend a substantial amount of income on housing, it's often cheaper to rent than buy. But in these expensive markets, owning a home is more affordable.