Nearly two years ago, Ocwen acquired PHH Corporation, and Glen Messina became the president and CEO of the newly combined companies. Today, Ocwen Financial Corporation is a leading non-bank mortgage servicer and originator providing solutions through its primary brands, PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage. HousingWire spoke with Messina on […]
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For home care workers, COVID-19 is a health crisis and economic one
This story was published in partnership with The 19th, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy. Here’s how the federal interest rate can help save the economy during a recession Click to expand UP NEXT When COVID-19 came to New Orleans, Nicole Alston felt the impact immediately. […]
Manitoba needs to employ its own experts and keep pandemic money at home
© Gary Solilak/CBC Premier Brian Pallister could help Manitoba’s economy by employing expertise within the province instead of outsourcing to private companies, Joanne Seiff says. As the number of COVID-19 cases rises, Manitoba needs a lot of contact tracing in order to contain the coronavirus’s spread. The Manitoba government now […]
US pending home sales rise for third straight month in July
FOX Business’ Gerri Willis talks about how homes are flying off the market at a record pace and says all eyes are on this week’s real estate data releases. Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes increased for a third straight month in July as the housing market continues to […]
Mercury Insurance Offers Contactless Home Inspections to Policyholders in New York and New Jersey Through Flyreel
Mercury’s home inspection app minimizes health risks by eliminating the need for outsiders to make an in-person home visit Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company is offering New York and New Jersey homeowners policyholders DIY inspection services using an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant. Created by Flyreel, the app […]
Soaring Stock, Home Prices Will Help The Economy Recover
There’s no crisis this time. Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America A paradox of this economic crisis is that while U.S. employment remains 13 million below its pre-pandemic peak, the net worth of American households may be at a record high, thanks to the […]
Work from home could hurt Detroit office market, construction projects
CLOSE If demand for Detroit office space remains cool, some new office construction projects might be endangered. Wochit Downtown Detroit wasn’t entirely back to its ghost town days on a recent weekday, although sidewalks that bustled a year ago with office workers and fleets of electric scooters were much, much quieter at midday. […]
Going home to a papermaking past, Maine native embarks on a deeply personal journey
When Kerri Arsenault graduated from high school in 1985, her plan was to leave the town of Mexico, and Maine, and become a war correspondent. She wanted to see the world and cover exciting things. She figured she knew all she needed to know her about hometown, located across the […]
Virtual summer camp helps students learn ‘lost art’ of home economics
The Stream3 Academy’s virtual summer camp help students avoid the dreaded “summer slide” through its five-week STEM-focused program. While keeping the campers entertained during this unusual summer break, the virtual camp engaged students in lessons about different species of marine life, reading, math and video editing as well as home […]
How to Make Your Home Feel Like Your Favorite Coffee Shop
When I have a project I really need to focus on, I head to a coffee shop—or used to, anyway. There was something about the sights, sounds and scent of these quaint places that helped me to be more productive. Yes, the caffeine helped (my go-to: an Americano with a […]
‘Instead of the holiday buffet, it’s egg and toast at home’
My Money is a series looking at how people spend their money – and the sometimes tough decisions they have to make. Here Priya Aiyer from Canterbury in Kent takes us through a week in her life during the coronavirus pandemic. Priya is 29 and works full-time as an architect […]
Shopping for refurbished kitchen appliances and home improvement tools is the smartest way to get more for your money
There are two ways to save money on big purchases like kitchen appliances and home improvement tools: you can wait and wait for the best sales, and then fight your way through the crowds to shop them; or you can buy certified refurbished merchandise for significant discounts. The best part? […]