Pending Home Sales See Modest Increase in February
Pending home sales continued their volatile up-and-down swing pattern in February, rising a modest 2% after falling 4.6% for the...
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Home Down Payments Reached Record High During 2024
Down payments noticeably increased during 2024, according to the latest findings from Realtor.com—the report states that 2024 saw the highest...
HUD to Require Proof of Citizenship, Permanent Residency to Get FHA-Insured Loans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Wednesday it will no longer allow non-permanent residents or non-U.S....
How Are First-Time Buyers Faring as Mortgage Rates Hold Steady?
Mortgage rates ticked down a little this week as experts point to ongoing stability in rates being a plus for...
Mortgage Applications Down but Activity at a Notable Pace
Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace. According...
Questions, Some Answers on New MLS Policy as Industry Digests ‘Exempt’ Listings
After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association...
Actions and Reactions: Industry Pros Talk Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations
Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real...
MLS PIN Plaintiffs Defend Settlement Against DOJ Objections
The legal battle over commission policy continues as plaintiffs in the MLS PIN lawsuit push back against the Department of...
New Home Sales Increase in February After January Decline
A slight decline in mortgage rates, coupled with limited existing inventory, helped new home sales inch higher in February, in...
Consumer Confidence Continues to Tumble; Expectations Hit 12-Year Low
Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight month—reflecting...
How to Tell If a Tired Landlord May Be Ready to List
As a real estate agent, you know motivated seller leads are the foundation of your business. But what if you’re overlooking one of the highest-value opportunities? Meet the "tired landlord." Read more.
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