Industry Briefs Jan. 18, 2022: First American Acquires Mother Lode Holding Co.

First American Financial Corp., Santa Ana, Calif., signed an agreement for its acquisition of Mother Lode Holding Co., a California-based provider of title insurance, underwriting and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions with 17 operating subsidiaries throughout the U.S., including its principal subsidiary Placer Title Co.

Home Price Appreciation Marches On, Unabated

Reports from Fitch Ratings, New York, and Redfin, Seattle, confirm other industry reports showing while U.S. home price growth appears to be slowing, market conditions portend a very competitive housing environment in 2022.

MBA Year-End Housing Market Roundup Dec. 24, 2021

Good morning! As we prepare to take a break over the holidays, here’s a wrap-up of housing and economic reports that came across the MBA NewsLink desk this week:

Housing Market Roundup: Dec. 21, 2021

So many reports, so little time. Here’s a roundup of recent housing market reports that came across the MBA NewsLink desk:

By the Numbers: 10 Housing Records Set in 2021

The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting surge in remote work have changed where, when, why and how people buy homes, reported Redfin, Seattle, resulting in nearly a dozen housing market records in the past year.

Industry Briefs Dec. 10, 2021: Beeline Completes Series A Funding

Beeline, Providence, R.I., a digital start-up mortgage lender, completed a Series A round of financing for an undisclosed amount. The capital will be invested in automation and artificial intelligence to improve the user experience for borrowers.