What the Ukraine conflict means for the US housing market

Experts expect inflation will be exacerbated by the conflict, especially in light of sanctions on Russia, an oil-producing nation.

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Net income at eXp was $81 million for 2021, according to a virtual world earnings call Thursday livestreamed on YouTube. That's a 162% jump from $31 million in 2020 profit.

Appraisals & Valuations

An appraiser who wrote a racist email to a researcher has received a response — but not likely the one he wanted.

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The FHA is working to expand the COVID-19 loss mitigation program to include the option of a 40-year loan modification with a partial claim, an acknowledgement that some borrowers exiting forbearance are still facing financial challenges.

Politics & Money

A federal appellate court on Tuesday dismissed claims from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders who had hoped to recoup part of their equity after it was wiped out by the U.S. Treasury's "net worth sweep."

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Mortgage rates fell three basis points to 3.89% for the week ending Feb. 24, and they'll likely fall further following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Offerpad turned a $6.5 million profit in 2021, the lone iBuyer to do so. It's unclear whether the company can remain in the black in 2022, with home price appreciation still on the upswing.

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