‘Relatively Soon’ Rise for Interest Rates as Mortgage Rates Shoot Up Post Election
A rise in the key interest rate could come “relatively soon,” Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reiterated on Thursday, heightening...
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Full Steam Ahead for Home Prices in the South
Home prices continue to chug along an upward track in the South, while lose steam in the West, according to...
FHA Report Builds Solid Case for Wider Affordability
The recent actuarial report released by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) builds a solid case for widening affordability through its...
Below the Surface: The Asian Indian Market
Serving a multicultural client base as a real estate professional is no longer an option—it’s expected. Engaging and interacting with...
Realtor.com® Unveils Enhanced Experience for Real Estate Professionals and Consumers
Realtor.com® has unveiled a new, enhanced experience for real estate professionals and consumers, the Move, Inc.-operated website recently announced. The...
What Will a Trump Administration Mean to the Housing Finance Industry?
After Donald Trump’s stunning victory on Election Day, many of us are wondering what his election might mean to the...
DOJ, HUD Issue Updated Fair Housing Act Guidance on Land Use
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Justice Department (DOJ) recently released updated federal Fair Housing...
Study: Is Home Equity Still a Retirement Failsafe?
Homeownership is one of the more viable paths to a secure retirement—but many older homeowners missed the prime opportunity to...
Contract-for-Deed Lending: Filling the Subprime Void
Following the subprime lending collapse in late 2008, there was a void in financing for low-credit borrowers with little or no...
NAR 2017 President Outlines Homeownership Challenges, Opportunities
Homeownership is still a vital—though vulnerable—component of the American Dream. Protecting it, as well as promoting it, is at the...
A Community of Leaders Controlling Their Future: How LeadingRE Provides a Path for Brokerage Growth
In our latest cover story, see why Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has become a compelling next step for firms that want to control their destiny while connecting with respected professionals around the world. Read more.
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