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 ...
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Lifestyle Focus Fuels Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Growth
Award-winning Real Estate Franchise Welcomes 14 New Firms in Q1 & Q2 2021 Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (BHGRE®) ...
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 ...
Help Your Agents Power Through Today’s Homebuyer Battles
In case you just woke up from a long, long sleep, today's housing market is extremely competitive for homebuyers. How ...
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 ...
RISMedia Survey: 42% Say COVID Is Still Impacting Their Business
It's hard to believe the COVID-19 pandemic has been a fixture of everyday life since March 2020. While much 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 ...
FHA and FHFA Eviction Moratoria Get New Deadline
An eleventh-hour request from the White House has kept several eviction freezes from thawing at least until the Fall. The ...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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