HUD Funding Initiatives to Tackle National Lead Crisis
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently hosted a conversation about how to solve the nation's lead...
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Why You Should Lock in a Mortgage Rate Ahead of the Next Fed Meeting
(TNS)—With the next Federal Reserve meeting set for Nov. 2-3, now is probably a good time to lock in a...
Things That Could Unexpectedly Impact Your Real Estate Appraisal
Although everything in your home is essential, there are certain things that the appraiser will be looking for that don't...
U.S. Home Prices in August Were Up 1%
Nationwide, home prices increased in August by 1% compared to July. According the latest Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price...
Mortgage Applications Up but Refinance Interest Waning
Mortgage applications increased 0.3% from one week earlier for the week ending Oct. 22, 2021. According to the latest data...
Real Estate Q&A: What Can Neighbors Do About Hoarder’s Unkempt Home?
TNS—Q: A resident of our community is a hoarder and does not maintain his home. We are concerned that the...
Katie Finnegan Named First CEO of RealSure Joint Venture
Realogy Holdings Corp. recently announced the appointment of Katie Finnegan as chief executive officer of RealSure®, the company's iBuyer arm. Finnegan will work...
Fever Pace of Home Price Gains Slowed in August
The surge in single-family home prices held firm in August, but experts indicate that signs of the feverish rate is...
DOJ Announces New Initiative to Combat Mortgage Lending Discrimination
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Oct. 22 a new initiative to combat what United States Attorney General Merrick...
Is Now a Good Time to Become a Landlord?
TNS—Q: We are getting older and ready to move to a smaller home. Our plan has always been to rent...
Now Hear This! 7 House Sounds Buyer and Seller Clients Shouldn’t Ignore
Sounds can indicate that there’s an issue with the health of a house, whether it’s the seller client who owns it or the buyer client taking a look-see. Read more.
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