Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 13
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Despite the slight rise in rates, homebuyer demand remains strong, according to Redfin Chief Economist Darryl Fairweather
by Patrick Kearns Mar 12
30-year mortgage rates hit lowest point in 50-year history
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 3.29% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Mar 5
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Feb 21
Michael Bloomberg pitches plan to combine Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae
The presidential hopeful wants to make Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae a 'single, fully government-owned mortgage guarantor' that benefits taxpayers, community banks
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
7 facts about FHA loans you should know

Knowing more about how FHA works — and how to work with FHA — helps agents identify opportunities for their first-time buyer clients, who make up one in three buyers today. FHA is not for everyone, but for millions of young families, it is the piece that is solving the homeownership puzzle.

by Steve Cook Feb 16
Fannie Mae posts $14.2B in profit in 2019 as it eyes conservatorship exit
The FHFA is taking steps to free Fannie Mae from government conservatorship as the company posts big profits
by Patrick Kearns Feb 13
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac subpoenaed in commission lawsuit
Plaintiffs ask for every detail of agent and broker compensation in real estate transactions nationwide for the last 13 years
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
How the mortgage market has evolved over the past decade
Opinion
If you're newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here's a quick look
by Missy Yost Feb 10
Applying for a mortgage? How you repay your student loan is crucial
Student loan borrowers who use an income-driven repayment plan could be at disadvantage for taking on a mortgage, a study by the Urban Institute shows
Mortgage rates plummeting amid coronavirus outbreak fears
Matthew Speakman, an economist with Zillow, said a worsening of the virus outbreak could drive mortgage rates even lower
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing
Housing hasn't been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn't stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans
by Patrick Kearns Jan 7
Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
housing market
Every census division tracked by Federal Housing Finance Agency reported positive annual price gains, with the Mountain division climbing the most at 6.7%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 31
Why it pays to stay in touch
If you stay in touch continuously, it will pay off in the long run.
by Lew Sichelman Dec 17