Monthly Archives: April 2021

These are the mortgage lenders that dominated refinances in 2020

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Mortgage lenders saw record volume in 2020, with refinances leading the way. Here are the top lenders that dominated refinances last year. Continue reading →

Bernie Madoff, ponzi schemer and real estate collector, has died

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Madoff stole billions from investors. and used some of the money to buy penthouses and mansions on multiple continents. Here’s a look at his one-time real estate portfolio. Continue reading →

HUD takes first step to revive Obama-era AFFH rule

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HUD has filed the notice needed to reinstate Obama-era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing enforcement rules, which were repealed in September 2020. Continue reading →

Landlords are waiting months for pandemic rental assistance

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State and local governments are overwhelmed by the task of launching programs to review thousands of applications from renters and landlords. Continue reading →

Salaried agent model is a ‘game changer’ says former Realogy leader

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Charlie Young, who left Coldwell Banker last year, is joining the board of a flat-fee brokerage that pays its agents a base salary rather than a conventional commission. Continue reading →

10 pandemic-tested truths about homebuying

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Multiple offers, super-low inventory, skyrocketing values and lots of competition from cash buyers have made the current real estate climate both a blessing and a curse. Through that, a few real estate concepts were put to the test. Here’s what lasted. Continue reading →

Inventory insanity: What it’s like being a homebuyer when there are no homes to buy

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With inventory at record lows, homebuyers say losing one bidding war after another is like a “punch to the gut.” Continue reading →