5 pandemic mortgage strategies for the self-employed 
Self-employment has advantages, notably the home office deduction and eliminating commute time. Getting a mortgage, however, is not one of them. Here are a few tips that address the newly stiffened requirements for approval
by Steve Cook Mar 25
How to protect your buyers from appraisal catastrophes
With multiple offers being the order of the day, buyers are overbidding to outgun their competitors. What happens if an appraisal comes back low? Here are a few important steps to take before writing an over-asking offer
by Carl Medford Mar 23
6 tips for working with the largest pool of homebuyers
It’s critical to understand where, how and why millennials are searching for homes right now
by Ben Mizes Mar 13
Netflix series attempts to answer age-old question: Marriage or mortgage?
Tennessee agent Nichole Holmes and wedding planner Sarah Miller compete for clients picking between a marriage and a mortgage in the new show
More than 7 in 10 sellers say they'd consider an iBuyer: Opendoor
A new report from Opendoor also found that 75% of buyers would consider purchasing a home through an app
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 17
How to help cash-strapped buyers overcome financing hurdles
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For some homebuyers, down payment assistance can prove to be a game-changer. Here's why, at the very least, real estate agents should familiarize themselves with affordable financing options for purchasing a home
by Teresa Boardman Feb 11
Nearly 1 in 5 millennials have given up on homeownership
A new report from Apartment List finds that most millennials have no down payment savings and big disparities by race
National Guard troops deployed to fight COVID eligible for VA loans
The new law is a 'game-changer' for thousands of members who support states' pandemic response, as they will now have access to zero-down-payment mortgages
A family holding coins in the palms of their layered hands
Lender aims to help more than 60,000 low- and moderate-income homebuyers with low down payment mortgages, as well as down payment and closing cost grants
Rent-to-own startup Divvy scores $110M in latest funding round
The company plans to use the new capital to expand into new markets and launch additional products to create an end-to-end homebuying experience
The top 10 most and least popular metros for millennial homebuyers
Those born between 1981 and 1996 made up the majority of potential buyers in 43 out of the 50 largest markets
It takes more than a decade to save a 20% down payment in these 4 cities
Seven of the 10 hardest US cities to save for a home were in California, according to an analysis released Wednesday by RealtyHop of 125 of the nation's largest metros
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
Low interest rates spur new high for mortgage originations
During the third quarter, 3.25 million mortgages were originated on residential properties, the highest level this figure has reached in 13 years
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 18
Don't ignore renter leads! 6 steps for turning them into homebuyers
Helping renters become homeowners is about mindset — both yours and your clients'. Here's how to evaluate the renter leads you receive and convert them into homeowners when their lease expires
by Bernice Ross Nov 11
Today's homebuyers are twice as anxious as buyers from 5 years ago
Homebuyer sentiment has changed significantly over the past few months, from largely positive feelings before the start of 2020 to mostly negative ones in the ensuing months
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15