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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report from the Council of Economic Advisers estimates that federal oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has increased borrowing costs and reduced loan availability, …
White House Report Claims CFPB Costs Top $369 Billion Read More
IRVINE, CA — A total of 1,719,362 residential mortgages were issued in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing $627.3 billion in lending, as refinancing activity surpassed home purchase loans for …
ATTOM Reports $627 Billion in Q4 Mortgages as Refinancing Tops Purchases Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Foreclosure activity continued to climb nationwide in January 2026, with 40,534 U.S. properties reporting a foreclosure filing, while Pennsylvania ranked among the top states for completed …
Chester County Foreclosures Rise as National Trend Continues Read More
IRVINE, CA — Nearly 45 percent of mortgaged homes in the United States remained equity-rich at the end of 2025, even as homeowner equity cooled modestly after years of rapid …
Home Equity Eases but Stays Strong as Nearly 45% of Mortgages Remain Rich Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning homeowners about a destructive form of fraud that can quietly transfer ownership of a home without the owner’s knowledge, leaving …
Attorney General Warns Deed Fraud Scams Can Strip Homeowners of Their Homes Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County housing market is showing signs of cooling in 2026, but not enough to tip the scales fully in favor of buyers, as demand, …
Chester County Stays a Seller’s Market as Buyers Find Rare Openings in 2026 Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Renting a three-bedroom home will cost significantly less than buying one in Chester County in 2026, setting the county apart from much of the nation as …
Rent Beats Buying in Chester County as Housing Costs Buck National Trend Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Foreclosure activity increased across the United States in 2025 as the housing market continued its post-pandemic normalization, but conditions in Chester County remained comparatively stable, supported …
Foreclosures Rise Nationally in 2025, But Chester County Stays Insulated Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Buying a typical home in Chester County in early 2026 now comes with a monthly mortgage payment approaching $3,700, a level that places ownership out of …
Chester County Mortgage Shock: Buying Now Demands a $150,000 Income Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Newrez LLC said it plans to begin recognizing cryptocurrency holdings in its mortgage qualification process, allowing borrowers to use digital assets for asset verification and income …
Newrez Moves to Accept Crypto for Mortgages Without Forcing Asset Sales Read More