Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines. Continue reading
The resignation of Biden appointee Adriana Kugler and pending retirement of Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic renews speculation that Trump will seek to undermine Fed independence. Continue reading
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings. Continue reading
While negative equity rates remain low in most places, markets showing signs of concern include the Gulf Coast of Florida and Austin, Texas, ICE Mortgage Technology reports. Continue reading
At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more. Continue reading
As Halloween draws near and our minds become preoccupied with witches, wraiths and suddenly seized souls, homesellers are focused on another horror: the growing number of homebuyers backing out of the market. Continue reading
Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? Three real estate brokers explain why it’s an impossible question to answer and how they’re helping clients navigate a fragmented market by managing expectations and smart negotiations. Continue reading
The housing market is seeing signs of balance, but dig deeper, and the picture looks far from uniform. Here’s how to explain it to clients. Continue reading
The cash offer pioneer is pivoting to a national rollout of its “Buy Before You Sell” bridge financing program. Continue reading
Zillow’s latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. Continue reading