Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Processing Content Key insight: A long-time Illinois banker has been banned from the industry for approving mortgages based on faulty appraisals. Expert quote: Burns “ignored inconsistencies and irregularities in the appraisals that should have called into question their accuracy.” —Federal Reserve enforcement action. Forward look: The prohibition order against Burns is indefinite and […]

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.  It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows people aren’t just saying homeownership is a smart move, they’re feeling better about it