This isn’t a housing bubble — and that’s the problem

High home prices and low mortgage rates have created an unhealthy housing market.

This isn't a housing bubble — and that's the problem   Housing isn't in a bubble, and that is the problem. Instead, the market is unhealthy due to increased competition for shelter. HW+ Premium Content Appraisal bill would combat legacy of redlining   A new bill would try to solve for inconsistencies in appraisal underwriting, a lack of diversity in the profession and the legacy of property valuation discrimination. Get Game-Changing Insights on Housing Market Trends   The Radian Home Price Index, provided by Radian's Red Bell Real Estate, LLC subsidiary, offers a level of insight unmatched in the industry. Check out an interactive experience to compare home prices based on bedroom count, square footage and more down to the zip code level.   Learn More! Sponsored by Radian How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency   Streamline by combining services. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? Presented by FundingShield Broker lawsuit targets UWM's ultimatum   A broker is seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims UWM's March ultimatum violates the Sherman Act and other anti-competitive laws. HW+ Premium Content Break the burnout cycle and build a balanced business Crazy volume, Zoom fatigue, homeschool challenges – many in the mortgage industry are on the verge of total burnout. Join MGIC and Jodee Brydges on May 6 to learn how to balance the 4 pillars of work and life and build a foundation for your ideal future. Register now! Sponsored by MGIC Applications drop, despite falling mortgage rates   Following an almost 9% jump in mortgage applications last week, the MBA reported a 2.5% decrease in applications in its latest report. CFPB looking at Mr. Cooper after withdrawal errors   On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it was looking into a situation with mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper after the company made unauthorized withdrawals from borrower accounts over the weekend due to a vendor error. Dynamic and flexible technology from Wolters Kluwer Wolters Kluwer Expere helps you maintain controlled, clear, consistent, and compliant documents in a scalable solution. It helps operationalize compliance within documents, workflows and processes throughout the loan lifecycle. Learn More Now! Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer White House aware of issues over investment properties   The deputy director of the National Economic Council acknowledged the frustration lenders have with the GSEs' 7% cap on investment properties. Atlas, DivcoWest prepare $1B single-family rental venture   Two asset management giants announced they'll spend $1B acquiring and renovating single-family homes and turning them into rentals. Smooth URLA Transition for Black Knight Empower Clients Black Knight teams seamlessly integrated the new URLA into the origination workflows of its Empower LOS. The redesigned form launched ahead of the implementation deadline, giving users time to learn and test its functionality. Read more here. Sponsored by Black Knight Best of the rest I'm Buying a House. Can the Seller Really Take the Chandeliers? [New York Times] Insurance Costs Threaten Florida Real-Estate Boom [Wall Street Journal] Apartment rents rise; perks, discounts fade [Fox Business] HousingWire, 433 East Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 830, Irving, TX 75039, (469) 893-1480 Unsubscribe Manage preferences

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