Technology

Purchases of previously owned homes rose less than forecast in December as higher prices limited sales to first-time buyers.

Rising home prices have helped the nation’s homeowners by increasing equity and lifting more of them out of “underwater” mortgage situations.

LRES, a property valuation firm in Orange, Calif., has acquired Lenders Choice, an appraisal management company in Tulsa, Okla.

More South Florida homeowners became "equity rich" by the end of 2014, giving them options they haven't enjoyed since the housing boom.

Mortgage rates declined for the third straight week, with lenders on average offering 3.63 percent on a 30-year fixed loan, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.

The Fix-It Award recognizes technology that provides an effective and permanent solution to a specific industry problem, need or channel. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.

Mortgage rates near record lows, an improving job market and gradually easing credit standards will converge to make it the best year for home construction since 2007, say economists.

Home prices rose more than economists estimated in November, a sign job growth is helping to boost housing demand.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions promoted John Vella to the new position of chief revenue officer in a bid to grow beyond its relationship with embattled former parent Ocwen Financial.

Mortgage professional hiring and new job appointments for the week ending Jan. 16.