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Renters accelerate buying plans as rental affordability improves

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Zillow data shows rent price growth has reached its lowest level since 2020, saving the typical renter $2,316 annually. Continue reading →

What you don’t know about down payment programs could cost your clients $18,000

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In this episode, Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource, and Mosi Gatling, New American Funding, break down why buyers are missing an average of $18,000 and how agents are often the reason. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market

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Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time, a move that could bring digital assets further into mainstream home financing. Continue reading →

The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

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As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. Continue reading →

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

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Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

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Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading →

FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

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Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading →

Gen Z is ready to buy: Boost your business by mastering co-buying

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Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal will lead agents to a new stream of income in a stalled market, writes Annette DeCicco.  Continue reading →

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

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Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading →

How to help your buyers avoid costly mortgage mistakes

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When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful. Continue reading →