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The shift to higher-margin home purchase policies helped to boost results at First American, Old Republic and Stewart.
July 22 -
More units sold above asking price as skyrocketing home values pushed consumers out of the single-family market, according to Redfin.
July 21 -
While the unit saw a bigger increase in purchase volume compared to its competitors, net income, loan sales margins and total volume was lower compared with prior periods.
July 21 -
Meanwhile, the average new-home mortgage price climbed to a new all-time high, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
July 20 -
The adverse market fee change could contribute to an increase in refinance volume, adds Mortgage Bankers Association economist Mike Fratantoni.
July 19 -
The GSE forecasts $4 trillion in production this year because refinance activity is stronger than expected.
July 16 -
Competition amongst those shopping for homes fell for the second straight month as surging prices pushed consumers to the sidelines and inventory saw modest gains, according to Redfin.
July 13 -
Boosts in purchases and cash-out refinances drove the summer turnaround, according to Black Knight.
July 12 -
Still, the average time a property is on the market is at an all-time low, with more than half going into contract within two weeks.
July 9 -
The dynamic between housing market players diverged to an even greater degree amid intense demand and surging home prices, according to Fannie Mae.
July 7