Trust
A poll commissioned by the discount brokerage Purplebricks found only 11% of respondents view the profession as trustworthy
by Lew Sichelman Sep 27
Does HUD need more Section 8 landlords?
The program would function as intended if more landlords would accept it
by Lew Sichelman Aug 28
A retired woman sitting at a table
And if baby boomers’ elders also vacate the ranks of homeowners in droves, the oversupply could have a disastrous impact
by Lew Sichelman Aug 10
A credit report with a low score
Credit score knowledge is up, but many lack complete understanding of how credit is determined, how it impacts them and how it can be improved
by Lew Sichelman Jun 27
How to reach limited-English speakers to expand your client list
What you should know about reaching this group and making it a profitable niche market
by Lew Sichelman Jun 21
The government needs to do more to make housing attainable: report
There's much to be done 'if the nation is to meet its stated goal of a decent home and suitable living environment for all'
by Lew Sichelman Jun 20
11 trendy housewares from the International Builders Show
The latest and greatest in attractive, efficient home features
by Lew Sichelman Jan 30
Home listings will continue to be rare gems in 2018
Homeowners aren't selling, and the prospect of rising rates could encourage them to 'lock-in' and stay put
by Lew Sichelman Jan 16
Many retirees are still burdened by a mortgage, study finds
Nearly half of all 60- to 70-year olds exit the workforce while still making house payments
by Lew Sichelman Jan 4
How did the real estate franchisors stack up in 2017?
Comparing the big brands by agent count, number of offices and more
by Lew Sichelman Dec 26
Why agents shouldn't shun the new-home sector
Builder and broker communities are not on the same page, and won’t be until they start talking to each other, author contends
by Lew Sichelman Dec 1
Mortgage fraud: Are you part of the problem?
Opinion
If you know someone is fibbing on his or her mortgage application and allow it to happen, you are contributing to the fraud
by Lew Sichelman Oct 19
Why aren't borrowers happier with their mortgage providers?
The new breed of first-time and young borrowers expect more than they seem to be getting
by Lew Sichelman Jul 28
Tiny to the Nth degree: The UK's dorm-room size housing
Where some flats measure 140 square feet
by Lew Sichelman May 16
A couple looking at a loan contract
Professionals at the annual Regional Conference of Mortgage Bankers Associations in Atlantic City discussed what they're doing
by Lew Sichelman Mar 23