Massachusetts’ Buyers Make Snappy Decisions
Regional Spotlight—Reports from local agents in Andover, Massachusetts indicate that buyers aren't scouring the market before putting an offer down...
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Op-Ed: Condos Plan for Lower Loan Limits
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently confirmed the reduction in maximum loan limits, effective October 1, 2011, to $625,500, mirroring...
New-Home Sales: Still Struggling But Holding Steady
Sales of newly built, single-family homes held virtually unchanged in July with a 0.7 percent dip from the previous month...
MBA Survey: Delinquencies Rise, Foreclosures Fall
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 8.44 percent of...
Retention is a Problem That Won’t Go Away
What are the critical factors that contribute to the retention of top producing salespeople? Why are some sales managers able...
FHA Multifamily Loan Volume Sets New Record
Never in the history of the Federal Housing Administration has there been such demand for FHA-insured financing to build, rehabilitate...
Housing Affordability Hovers Near Record Level as Some Markets Begin to Stabilize
Nationwide housing affordability during the second quarter of 2011 hovered for the 10th consecutive quarter near its highest level in...
Op-Ed: The Passing of SB 458 – “Severe Unintended Consequences” for California
Senate Bill 458 was signed and passed on July 15, 2011 with the intent to provide relief for homeowners and...
Selling By Serving
When we think about using video in real estate applications, the main focus is often on home video tours. Or...
Mortgage Rates Lowest in Over 50 Years
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing mortgage rates, fixed and...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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