Deals will hinge on negotiations this fall. Here’s how buyers’ agents win

“There was no negotiation over the last couple of years,” Max Stokes of Compass says. But that’s beginning to change — gradually. With a few tips, buyers can prevail at the negotiating table. Continue reading

Fannie Mae brings in net income of $4.7B in Q2

Like its sister company, Freddie, Fannie Mae remained profitable in Q2 despite pressure from inflation, rising interest rates and worsening affordability, according to earnings released Friday. Continue reading

Mortgage lenders deal more purchase loans amid fewer refis

The latest numbers from Attom Data Solutions show that mortgage lenders issued more purchase loans in the second quarter of the year, but lost ground on the refinancing side. Continue reading

Refinancing is easier than dieting, harder than training a dog: Survey

In a new Zillow survey, homeowners ranked refinancing as easier than divorce or following a strict diet, but “significantly tougher” than training a puppy. Continue reading

6 tips you should share with clients before they refinance

The lending industry is up to its calculators in mortgage refinances right now. Here are six tips for real estate agents to share with their clients. Continue reading

Read all of Inman’s coronavirus coverage here

Inman has published more than 300 stories on the coronavirus. Here’s our comprehensive list of coverage. Continue reading