7 Crucial Facts about FHA Loans
(TNS)—Less-rigorous lending standards and lower down payment requirements make FHA loans popular with mortgage borrowers. An FHA loan is a ...
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FHA Priority List: Policy Changes Critical in 2017
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was formed in the aftermath of the Great Depression to create a stable mortgage market ...
Carson Confirmed to Lead HUD
The U.S. Senate issued a final vote Thursday confirming Ben Carson as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban ...
New-Home Sales Leave Room to Grow in January
New-home sales showed improvement in January—but left room to grow—at 555,000, a 3.7 percent increase, according to the U.S. Census ...
Commerce Department: Home-Building Down in January, but Permits Up
Home-building overall stalled in January, but more permits indicate construction will pick up in the months ahead. Single-family construction rose ...
New Home Sales Drop in December
New single-family home sales fell in December, posting an annual rate of 536,000, 10.4 percent below the prior month's figure, ...
Window to the Law: Learn About New HUD Guidance
Editor's Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to inform and ...
Carson Approved as HUD Secretary
A Senate Committee has approved Ben Carson as Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary. President Trump nominated Carson for ...
Trump Administration ‘Indefinitely’ Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Cut
The recent reduction in annual mortgage insurance premiums for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages has been "suspended indefinitely," the U.S. ...
Housing Starts Spring 11.3 Percent, Ending 2016 on High Note
Housing starts ended 2016 on a high note, beating expectations and springing 11.3 percent above the prior month's figure. Privately-owned ...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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