Appraisals are estimates of a home’s value and they’re typically required. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. But does that mean you should skip a home inspection?

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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust announced that company founder and Non-Executive Chairman Stanford Kurland died at age 68 due to complications from COVID-19. Kurland had also been battling brain cancer.

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Record low inventory and strong buyer demand surged the cost of homes in the U.S 9.5% nationally in November, according to the Case-Shiller index.

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There have been three main forbearance exit trends since June. Each exit strategy provides a different perspective on the borrower experience during COVID-19. This is what the top three trends mean for servicers in 2021.

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Amerant Bank, one of the largest community banks in Florida, announced it is venturing into the mortgage industry with the formation of Amerant Mortgage.

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Influential members of the housing industry expressed excitement at Janet Yellen's confirmation as Treasury Secretary under President Joe Biden.

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Technology firm SitusAMC announced its acquisition of mortgage and title outsourcer Assimilate Solutions on Monday - it's second acquisition in January.

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