US economy no longer fragile and accident-prone
US economy no longer fragile and accident-prone
Overseas cash running scared into US bonds and mortgages
by Lou Barnes Dec 12
Fannie, Freddie taking loans with 3 percent down again
Fannie, Freddie taking loans with 3 percent down again
New loans aimed at first-time homebuyers and owners with a sliver of equity
by Brittany Morris Dec 8
Look for Fed to tighten before it sees the whites of inflation’s eyes
Look for Fed to tighten before it sees the whites of inflation’s eyes
Strong employment numbers should give Central Bank confidence to take action
by Lou Barnes Dec 5
Solutionstar is set to acquire title insurance and settlement services provider Title365
Portal that has its sights set on Zillow acquires Title365 for $36 million
Solutionstar out to turn HomeSearch.com into marketplace that outdoes Zillow, Trulia and realtor.com
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
'First Look' window for Fannie, Freddie REOs could stay open longer
'First Look' window for Fannie, Freddie REOs could stay open longer
Senate Democrats want to see more sales to owner-occupants
by Inman Nov 25
FHA is back in the black, but don't hold your breath for premium rollbacks
FHA is back in the black, but don't hold your breath for premium rollbacks
NAR, industry groups say it's time to give homebuyers some relief
by Brittany Morris Nov 21
Think the Fed is standing pat? Think again
Think the Fed is standing pat? Think again
The black art of reading Fed minutes
by Lou Barnes Nov 21
NAR's candidates won big in the elections. That doesn't mean Realtors will get their way.
NAR's candidates won big in the elections. That doesn't mean Realtors will get their way.
Election dims prospects for housing finance reform
by Inman Nov 11
Regulators promise thaw in mortgage credit underway
Regulators promise thaw in mortgage credit underway
Fannie, Freddie and FHA to relax lender liability around riskier loans
by Inman Oct 20
Mortgage lending startup gets $1.5M boost from investors
Mortgage lending startup gets $1.5M boost from investors
Lenda plans to expand from California into Oregon and Washington
by Inman Oct 20
Time to redesign our system of mortgage lending
Time to redesign our system of mortgage lending
The Fed has been it since 2008, and now owns $1.7 trillion in home loans
by Lou Barnes Sep 26
Over 300 real estate blogging and video ideas to last the rest of your career
Over 300 real estate blogging and video ideas to last the rest of your career
Engage your audience by sharing your knowledge and expertise and showcase who you really are
by ActiveRain Sep 17
Good news about the economy is bad news for mortgage rates
Good news about the economy is bad news for mortgage rates
Look for Fed to shed light on time frame for ending zero interest rate policy
by Lou Barnes Sep 12
MLS arming agents with app that calculates buyer and seller closing costs
MLS arming agents with app that calculates buyer and seller closing costs
MRIS Close It! lets subscribers generate HUD-1, net sales sheets
by Inman Sep 10
What Realtors need to know about credit scores
What Realtors need to know about credit scores
Know which scores mortgage lenders depend on to fund loans
by Nabil Captan Sep 3
How to streamline the closing process for your buyers and sellers
How to streamline the closing process for your buyers and sellers
Insights from Real Estate Connect
by Inman Aug 21