Unnecessary GSE Limits Impede First-Time and Underserved Buyers
In 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) were put under "conservatorship," or control of the federal government. The...
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FHFA Names Phyllis K. Fong Acting FHFA Inspector General
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) named Phyllis K. Fong acting inspector general (IG). Fong will continue to serve as...
Assistance Against Eviction Still Available: Housing Agencies Release Joint Statement
Federal regulations protecting tenants and homeowners from evictions and foreclosures have lifted, expiring on July 31. However, several housing agencies,...
ASA ‘Disappointed’ in Appraisal Exclusion During HUD Event
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has expressed its disappointment in the exclusion of appraisals professionals during the Department of...
Could New Construction Help Level Out the Market?
If you’ve spent any time watching the real estate market this year or working in the field, you know we’re...
FHA and FHFA Eviction Moratoria Get New Deadline
An eleventh-hour request from the White House has kept several eviction freezes from thawing at least until the Fall. The...
How to Increase Your Brokerage Business in a Virtual World
Register today for RISMedia's next webinar: "How to Increase Your Brokerage Business in a Virtual World." If the last year...
Listing Prices Increase But a Market Slowdown Is in Sight
Softening and market slowdown are the new emerging keyphrases for where the housing market is headed. More sellers are coming...
Seller Profits Strong YoY, But Saw Q2 Blip
In a break from historical trends, U.S. home-sale profits for sellers dipped in the second quarter of 2021—although they remain...
Mortgage Rates Shift Slightly Up, But Still Under 3%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is averaging 2.80%, according to the latest Private Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. Here's where...
3 Ways to Boost Engagement With Selfie-Style Content
In the age of TikTok, hyper-polished, overly-produced videos are a thing of the past. Today’s most effective social media content is simple, scrappy and all you need is your phone. Read more.
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