Appraisals Off by a Larger Margin
Appraisals are off by a larger margin, 0.6 percent below what was expected by homeowners in January, according to the...
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Home Prices Still on an Upturn
Home prices are still on an upturn, up 5.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the latest...
New Initiative Opens Door to Airbnb Refi Options
The rental industry is changing. In the last few years, Airbnb has become increasingly popular, especially among young travelers, as...
NAR Amps Up Efforts to Ensure Implementation of RESO Standards
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has amped up its efforts to ensure REALTOR® association-owned MLSs implement RESO standards. NAR...
Mortgage Rates at Highest in More Than a Year
The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate is at its highest in more than a year: 4.32 percent, according to Freddie...
Stock Market Plunge: Is Real Estate Safe?
Is the stock market crashing? The short answer: no—the Dow is just a little bumpy right now. Monday's Wall Street...
Confidence in Housing Soars at Start of Year
Confidence in housing is breaking new records, soaring in January in the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI). The...
Buyers Caught in Deadlock: NAR
Buying a home is a mark of the American Dream—but even though the desire exists, realizing it is a struggle,...
Affordable Housing and HELOC Deductibility Under New Tax Laws
The new tax bill passed by Congress in December 2017, celebrated as the Trump Administration's first major legislative victory, will...
Facebook Files Patent: Homeowner Data Could Reveal Socioeconomic Status
Have you scrolled by an ad on Facebook for new real estate signs—just a few hours after you searched for...
Top 4 ‘Don’t Bother’ Projects to Flag for Your Home Sellers
There’s a big difference in value between making improvements when planning to stay in a home versus prepping it for the market. Read more.
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