National delinquency rate dipped below 5% in April
Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Washington and Montana have lowest delinquency rates in U.S.
by Matt Carter May 20
Is the inventory dam about to burst?
Opinion
Given the soaring costs we’re seeing in almost every aspect of our lives, the end of forbearance programs and rent moratoriums, coupled with the age of boomers who own 42% of the inventory, the inventory dam has definitely started leaking
by Bernice Ross May 19
End of mortgage payment relief looms for 2.2M homeowners
The share of homes in forbearance continues to dwindle, but many owners haven't made a payment in 12 months or more
by Matt Carter May 10
mortgage servicers
The CFPB introduced new rules that changes the game for mortgage servicers. Experts lay out the changes that await the servicing industry
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 9
Foreclosure ban and mortgage forbearance through June
Analysts say unemployment will continue to be an ongoing issue even as the pandemic subsides
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
You can help! How to support homeowners in forbearance
Opinion
There’s so much you can do to assist distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. Not only will you have their lasting gratitude, chances are, they will also refer others to you in the future
by Bernice Ross Jan 20
A woman's hand opening a door
A handful of economists shared with Inman their forecasts for home sales and prices, inventory, the impact of a coronavirus vaccine and the risk of another recession
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
US foreclosure filings increase 20% in October despite moratoriums
A total of 11,673 US properties received foreclosure filings in October 2020, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Could we see a flurry of foreclosures in 2021?
Opinion
Although there is more demand for housing, there is also a higher risk of losing it, and many economic signs point to a rocky road ahead. Here's why this housing boom won't last
by Andrew Duguay Nov 3
FHA homeowners have the most to lose during economic upheaval
Three chief economists share how FHA homeowners have been disproportionately impacted by 2020's coronavirus-induced unemployment boom and what it means for next year's market
by Marian McPherson Sep 4
Zombie foreclosures see modest increase in third quarter
Although the total number of properties in foreclosure is down 16% from the previous quarter, zombie foreclosures increased from 3% to 3.7% of all properties, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
It's a seller's market all right, and home value growth is accelerating
During July, the typical home value was up 4.5% year over year to $253,527, the fastest value rate increase since May 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
The Real Word: Will there be a rise in foreclosures?
Opinion
More this week: Byron and Nicole discuss mortgage delinquencies, outdated seller beliefs and Blockbuster’s themed Airbnb
by Byron Lazine Aug 21
Kamala Harris' record on real estate is mixed
The Democratic vice presidential candidate believes 'housing is a human right' and has proposed legislation for mortgage and rent relief amid the pandemic
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 12
A third of all Americans missed housing payments in July
Of the 32% of Americans who didn't make a full housing payment, 19% made no payment at all while 13% paid a portion, according to an Apartment List survey released Wednesday,
by Marian McPherson Jul 8