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Author Archives: Demetria Lester

Demetria C. Lester is a reporter for DS News and MReport magazines with more than eight years of writing experience. She has served as content coordinator and copy editor for the Los Angeles Daily News and the Orange County Register, in addition to 11 other Southern California publications. A former editor-in-chief at Northlake College and staff writer at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Arlington, she has covered events such as the Byron Nelson and Pac-12 Conferences, progressing into her freelance work with the Dallas Wings and D Magazine. Currently located in Dallas, Texas, Lester is an avid jazz lover and likes to read. She can be reached at [email protected].

Housing Demands to Slow in Winter Months

Redfin reported median sale prices rose to a record high even as the number of homes for sale fell to an all-time low. Homebuyer demands is projected to slow in the coming winter months, as it may return to a ...

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Patrick O’Brien Appointed Cenlar Director of Business Discovery

Cenlar FSB, a national mortgage loan subservicer and federally chartered wholesale bank, announced the appointment of Patrick O’Brien to the business development team as Director of Business Discovery.  As Director of Business Discovery, O’Brien will support Cenlar clients, and engage with the marketplace to determine where Cenlar can add value ...

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Q3 2021 Report: Examining Mortgage Trends

Mortgage lending has dropped in the second and third quarters of 2021, with finance mortgages dropping 13% and purchase loans off 2% for the first time this century. According to ATTOM's Q3 2021 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, 3.59 ...

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