5 Takeaways From the Renters Bill of Rights
On January 25, the White House released a 19-page document titled, “A Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights.” Prepared ...
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What Are the Benefits of an FHA Loan?
If you are a first-time buyer or have had trouble qualifying for other mortgages, FHA loan requirements could allow you ...
New Home Sales Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month
New home sales continued to increase in February, but significantly less than January’s rate due to higher mortgage rates, home ...
Op-Ed by Former HUD Deputy Secretary: Changing How Compensation Works for Real Estate Agents Would Hurt First-Time Buyers
A handful of class-action attorneys are seeking to upend a pro-consumer cornerstone of the American real estate market: the practice ...
New Home Sales Continue to Increase
New home sales saw an increase in January, with the help of declines in mortgage rates and home prices, and ...
HUD Announces a Decrease in Mortgage Insurance Premiums
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will be lowering mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) by 30 basis points, from 0.85% to 0.55%, ...
New Home Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month
New home sales continued to grow in December, rising 2.3% from November’s rate of 602,000 to 616,000, according to new ...
Mortgage Mix: Lawsuits, Rate Hikes and Settlements, Oh My!
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday. -After ...
November New-Home Sales Up as Interest Rates Fall Back
While new home sales received a slight bounce in November from moderating mortgage rates, the housing market continues to struggle ...
HUD Increases Flood Insurance Options for Homeowners With FHA Mortgages Living In Special Flood Areas
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), has announced that effective December 21, ...
Pet Peeves: How to Tame All Kinds of Animal Issues in Homes for Sale
When selling a home, the agent’s responsibility is to make sure the place shows as pet-neutral as possible. Read more.
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