Leveling the Playing Field: How VA Loan Reform Restores Fairness for Veterans
After serving our country, veterans shouldn’t face unnecessary barriers when trying to buy a home. Yet that’s exactly what happened ...
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Mortgage Mix: United Mortgage Sued by Ohio Attorney General
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s biweekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday ...
Financing Agent Commissions Doesn’t Pencil Out for Buyers, Mortgage Experts Say
As the real estate industry braces for new rules that remove all offers of agent compensation from for-sale listings, mortgage ...
VA Will Suspend, Work On Changing Rule That Bans Buyer Commission
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to issue a circular before June 12 in the wake of the ...
New-Home Loan Applications Jumped; Housing Starts Have Solid Showing in December
New construction is having its time in the sun. Applications for new-home purchases jumped 22.2% in December 2023 compared to ...
Requirement Differences in Home Down Payments
You will need a down payment when deciding the right time to buy a home. Down payments are a lot ...
Zillow Helps Veterans Search for Homes With New Condo Listings Feature
As millions of veterans navigate the housing market in search of their new home, Zillow is looking to make the ...
NNRMLS Launches Broker Opt-in for Homesnap Showings
This June, the Northern Nevada Regional MLS (NNRMLS) launched Homesnap Showings as a member benefit, becoming the first MLS in ...
NAR and VA Release Video Series to Help More Veterans Achieve Homeownership
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has released a two-part ...
Mortgage Applications Trending Back Down in Second Week of February
Following a strong start to February, mortgage applications are trending back down. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Application ...
Three Ways to Highlight Your Listing’s Neighborhood
Buyers are purchasing more than just a home when they sign their final offer—they’re buying into the entire neighborhood, so it’s a good idea to get acquainted with it yourself to highlight all of its features to potential buyers. Read more.
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