California puts another $200M into shared appreciation loans

CalHFA’s Dream For All loan program for first-time homebuyers burned through the first $300 million funding round in less than two weeks. Continue reading

Century 21 to host 1st-ever International Week of Giving

From July 24 to 28, Century 21 and its affiliated companies will raise money for nonprofits that address food, healthcare and education inequalities. C21 corporate has pledged to match up to $50K in donations to longtime nonprofit partner, Easterseals. Continue reading

Angelo Mozilo, symbol of subprime mortgage lending, dies at 84

The co-founder of Countrywide Financial cast himself as the leader of the revolution to expand access to mortgage lending but became the public face of the subprime mortgage collapse. Continue reading

Butterfly House sells for $29M in one of Carmel’s priciest deals yet

Named for its distinctive wing-shaped roof that resembles a butterfly, the property was designed and built by architect Frank Wynkoop in 1951. The sale marks one of the priciest ever to close in the area. Continue reading

Florida dominates list of best markets for 1st-time homebuyers

Palm Bay, Cape Coral and Tampa top WalletHub’s list of the best markets for first-time homebuyers. However, a closer look at the rankings shows first-timers may need to sacrifice quality of life for affordability gains. Continue reading

NYC top producer Deanna Lloyd joins BHS from Compass

Lloyd spent about four years at Compass before her move, Inman has exclusively learned. She has helped facilitate nearly $200 million in sales across New York City over the course of her roughly 10-year career. Continue reading

Property bans don’t just endanger Asian buyers — they harm agents

Current and pending laws nationwide represent an invitation for discrimination against the AANHPI community, Asian Real Estate Association of America President Kurt Nishimura writes. Continue reading

16 habits top-performing real estate agents commit to

The power of incremental change is monumental. Small improvements every day will compound into extraordinary results over time, team leader Carl Medford says. Continue reading

Fewer than 2% of homes changed hands in 2023, marking 10-year low

Thanks to low inventory and high mortgage rates, just 14 homes out of 1,000 changed hands in the first six months of 2023, the lowest rate in a decade, according to data released Tuesday by Redfin. Continue reading

Gen Z and millennials couples are breaking up over money, study finds

Talking about money is often considered taboo. This leads many people, including couples, to avoid the topic altogether, which can put a strain on their relationships. This is especially true for younger generations who are just starting out on their financial journey and potentially still on the market. As they weed through potential partners, many […] Continue reading