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Young family loses life savings of $775K in escrow wire fraud scam

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A couple with a 1-year-old son are urging homebuyers to exercise caution after losing nearly $800,000 in a complicated escrow scam. Continue reading →

The Homebuyer Files: 3 first-time homeowners on why they bought it

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Three first-time homeowners shared how an impending marriage, a growing family, and the desire to build equity pushed them to make the purchase of a lifetime. Continue reading →

How to give first-time buyers the low-down on down payments

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There’s a wealth of low down payment options for millennials and first-time homebuyers if you know your clients and where to look. Here’s how to guide them through the plethora of options available to them. Continue reading →

Pulse: What’s your biggest challenge with financing? Readers sound off

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What’s your biggest challenge with financing? From inventory shortages to lackadaisical buyers to lender confusion, here are the biggest issues readers are seeing. Continue reading →

6 tips to help credit-challenged clients improve scores

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If you have clients who are struggling to get their finances in line while preparing to buy a home, here is some advice you can give them to help get their credit scores in good shape and keep them healthy moving forward. Continue reading →

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

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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.
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What is iFunding? Here’s how it works

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This emerging consumer financing category is addressing the financial realities of today’s prospective homebuyers. Continue reading →

Do you know your interest rate? 27% of mortgage holders don’t

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Knowing your mortgage interest rate could save you a lot of money in the long run. Continue reading →

Zillow declares mission accomplished, debuts new comprehensive vision

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Zillow this week debuted a new mission statement: Rather than simply building a marketplace, the company says its new goal “is to give people the power to unlock life’s next chapter.” Continue reading →