Pulse: What does back to basics mean in 2021?

This week, we’re exploring what going back to the basics really means for real estate professionals in 2021. What fundamentals should agents be focusing on, tweaking or relearning this year? Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share a time when financing derailed a deal

Last week, we asked you share the financing roadblocks that have threatened your deals in the past. From a client failing to disclose a marriage to a lender ghosting everyone a week before closing, here are a few deal-breakers that came between your bu… Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Pulse: Tell us about a time when financing derailed a deal

Everyone makes mistakes — including homebuyers on the cusp of closing on their dream home. This week, tell us about the common financing mishaps that can really jeopardize a deal. How can agents help prevent them? Continue reading

Pulse: The biggest mortgage challenges clients are facing today

This week, our readers share some of the biggest financing challenges clients are facing in today’s market. From saving for a down payment to competing with cash offers, here’s what prospective buyers are struggling with most. Continue reading

Pulse: What are the biggest mortgage challenges your clients face?

This week, we want to ask our readers about the common obstacles — complications, misunderstandings and mistakes — that clients often face as they navigate the mortgage process? How did you help overcome them? Continue reading

Pulse: How our readers are educating clients about mortgage and alt finance

This week, our readers share how they’re educating their clients about one of the most important facets of the homebuying process — financing the biggest purchase of their lives. Continue reading

Pulse: How are you educating clients about mortgage and alt finance?

This week, we are curious to know: How are you helping clients navigate the complicated mortgage process? How are you informing your clients about their options? Continue reading

Pulse: What clients need to know about mortgages in 2021

This week, our readers tell us how they’re educating clients about the mortgage market in this red-hot real estate landscape. Here’s what homebuyers need to be prepared for today. Continue reading

Homeownership likely to rise due to aging population: Study

Nonetheless, many renters doubt they’ll ever own a home, according to a survey by the New York Federal Reserve. Continue reading