This agent bought a home at 22. Now she helps Gen Z do the same

Gen Z is ready to purchase a home, but they need guidance and education, Atlanta-based Realtor Jessica Dudley writes. Here’s how you can help them achieve their real estate goals. Continue reading

Move-up homebuyers drive surge in mortgage loan applications

Purchase loan demand was up 11 percent last week, with “surprisingly strong” demand from conventional loan borrowers given lingering economic uncertainty, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni says. Continue reading

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s net worths climb past $154B

While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can provide to riskier borrowers. Continue reading

Home prices hit new highs in 2024. These 2 factors could ease the pain 

Prices hit record highs in 2024, making affordability just as big a problem as it was on the eve of the 2007 housing bust. But this time, prices in most markets are expected to decelerate, not fall. Continue reading

SoCal law enforcement personnel offered 0-down home loans

Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) expands its service area and membership base to include municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies in 10 counties Continue reading

Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?

The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris’ down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, “Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?” Continue reading

What homebuyers can expect now: Mandatory consults, exclusive reps

As real estate’s new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market

Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn’t just a good idea — it’s a necessity. Continue reading

12 potential pivot points for buyers planning to represent themselves

Buyers and sellers need their own agents as buffers to work through the challenges that every transaction presents, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

A softer rental market isn’t enough to help hopeful homebuyers

The rental market is stabilizing with fewer landlords planning rent increases, according to Realtor.com’s latest survey. But the rent slowdown won’t significantly ease financial burdens for renters who are struggling to save for a down payment or quali… Continue reading