Foreclosure Activity Increased in 1H 2026: ATTOM
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., found more than 227,000 properties with foreclosure filings in the first six months of 2026, up 21% from the same period a year ago and up 28% from two years ago.
First-Time Buyers Account for Nearly Half of Purchase Mortgages, Newrez Reports
Homeownership remains part of the American Dream, even as the path to achieving it evolves, according to Newrez, Fort Washington, Pa.
Chart of the Week: Median First-Time Homebuyer Age
First-time homebuyers (FTHBs) are an incredibly important group to the housing market, particularly given the lock-in effect, which is causing many older homeowners to forego moves.
EquityProtect: Q2 Sees New Deed Theft Laws in Three States
EquityProtect, Reno, Nev., released its Q2 Property Protection Scorecard, finding that three states enacted dedicated deed theft laws.
MCT Reports Lock Volume Softens in June as Rate Incentive Fades
Total lock volume declined 2.88% on a month-over-month basis in June, according to Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Examines Mortgage Lock-In Effect
Can elevated mortgage rates help explain recent real estate market tightness? New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia suggests yes.
