First American: Seller’s market likely to persist in 2020

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Survey highlights increased competition across mortgage industry

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Trump to nominate Wade as FHA commissioner

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Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae

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January homebuilding numbers indicate ‘a step in the right direction’

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Single-family rents see fastest appreciation in three years

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Housing strength persists despite Boeing, coronavirus woes

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First American acquires Docutech for $350 million

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Fourth-quarter originations reach highest level since 2005

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Commercial and multifamily mortgage maturities to rebound in 2020

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