An appraisal contract with blueprints
Proposed rules would allow homes under $400K to be sold without being appraised by a licensed professional
by Patrick Kearns Nov 29
FHFA raises conforming loan limits to $484,350
The Federal Housing Finance Agency gives 2019 homebuyers a break with a 6.9% increase in the max loan amount Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase
by Lew Sichelman Nov 27
The essential guide to thriving in a turning market
As the housing market's scales begin to tip in favor of the buyer, how can agents ensure continual success?
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
NAR is fighting for these 6 issues in the 2018 midterm elections
Flood insurance, housing and mortgage finance, net neutrality, data privacy, patent reform and taxes are all priorities for the 1.3 million-member trade organization
Millions of potential homebuyers won't qualify for new FICO score
Slated for 2019, UltraFICO model could widen pool of borrowers overall, but homebuyers seeking mortgages backed by Fannie and Freddie won't have access for years
by Teke Wiggin Oct 29
Home prices rose 0.3% in August
Pacific states saw the biggest uptick in home prices, while the Mid-Atlantic region actually saw a slight decrease
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
What your buyers should know about manufactured housing
Factory homes are titled by default as personal property, whether or not the buyer owns the land. Change this, and you're in for some savings
by Lew Sichelman Oct 24
A woman researching in a dictionary
Mortgage Translations provides English translations of important documents for Spanish speaking borrowers
by Marian McPherson Oct 15
Hurricane Michael Slams Into Florida's Panhandle Region
Florida, Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas are in a state of emergency from the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the US since 1992
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 10
Up arrow buildings growth increase success
A strong economy, robust jobs growth and continued short-term rate hikes all contributed to this week's 7-year high
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Mortgage rates rise for 4th consecutive week
The 30-year fixed rate has not been this high since May, says Freddie Mac
4 alternative housing finance structures that could work
Uncle Sam is charging $19B for secondary market reform — it should at least be worth it
by Lew Sichelman Sep 6
Mortgage rates inch back slightly, yet remain mostly flat since spring
Stability in borrowing costs comes despite the highest core inflation rates since 2008, according to Freddie Mac survey
by Patrick Kearns Aug 16
Mortgage rates leap to fourth highest level of the year
The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stood at 4.60 percent for the 7-day period ending Aug. 2
by Patrick Kearns Aug 2
Freddie Mac reports $2.4B in comprehensive income in Q2
Freddie Mac CEO says the mortgage-backed securities company produced 'strong earnings' in second quarter
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31