Biden Pushes CDC to Establish New Eviction Moratoriums in COVID-19 Hot Spots
On Tues., Aug. 3—just a few days after the federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expired—a new ban on evictions was...
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Vacation Home Sales Surge
Vacation home sales have been hot during the pandemic, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR's) recently released 2021...
Diminishing Distress? More Households Made Housing Payments in Q2 2021
Slightly under 5 million households did not make their rent or mortgage payments in Q2 of 2021, according to a...
June Home Values Reach 40-Year High
While price growth is beginning to slow down as we enter the end of summer, June home values reached record...
Forbearance Rates Mark Slight Decrease, But Improvement Still Needed
Forbearance rates decreased by 1 basis point to 3.47% as of July 25, 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's...
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...
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...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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