January Worst Month for Rental Scams, But Summer Will Cost You
Rental scams have been an increasing problem in real estate, and a new report from Apartment Guide breaks down which...
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Remodeling Confidence Up Despite Material Shortages
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter. The reading...
Zillow: Homes With Dark Blue Bedrooms Sell for More
The way a home is presented on the market can have a significant impact on perceived value. It goes far...
Wave of Foreclosures Unlikely After Moratorium Lifts
Almost 2 million homeowners are still in mortgage forbearance as the national foreclosure moratorium nears its end on July 31....
FHFA Remarks on Enterprise Responsibility to Assist Underserved Markets
On Wed., July 14, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Sandra L. Thompson, shared public remarks during a virtual...
Could Real Estate Markets Shift in Buyers’ Favor?
A slow trend is emerging with some real estate markets fueling much-needed supply by introducing sellers and giving more of...
Freddie Mac Launches New Financial Literacy Curriculum
Freddie Mac's new CreditSmart® financial literacy curriculum is aimed at helping consumers learn about the importance of building, maintaining and using credit...
Mortgage Applications Up as Refinances Rise
For the week ending July 9, 2021, mortgage applications increased 16.0% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers...
FHFA April Highlights: Foreclosures and Refinances
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently provided an update on foreclosure prevention and refinance activities for the month of April....
Could Your Independent Contractor Status Come to an End?
Of the nearly 1.5 million members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), approximately 87% are classified as independent contractors—a...
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