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LGBT Americans want to own homes, fear discrimination

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 8, 2020 - 12:56 pm |April 8, 2020 Uncategorized

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Homeownership rates for LGBT Americans lag behind those of the broader population. A new report suggests fears of discrimination may be contributing to that difference. Continue reading →

Wells Fargo suspends jumbo mortgages as demand fades

By Lillian Dickerson | April 6, 2020 - 12:53 pm |April 6, 2020 Uncategorized

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In an unpredictable market, demand for jumbo mortgages is declining as more homeowners seek forbearances and investors look to more secure loans. Continue reading →

FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards

By Lillian Dickerson | March 31, 2020 - 4:29 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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The federal mortgage servicers recently joined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in offering alternatives to traditional appraisals and employment verifications. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 25, 2020 - 10:18 pm |March 25, 2020 Uncategorized

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The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →

Home prices rise modestly in January

By Veronika Bondarenko | March 25, 2020 - 2:29 pm |March 25, 2020 Uncategorized

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National home prices rose 0.3 percent in January and 5.2 percent year-over-year, according to the latest data by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

Home prices rise modestly in January

By Veronika Bondarenko | March 25, 2020 - 2:29 pm |March 25, 2020 Uncategorized

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National home prices rose 0.3 percent in January and 5.2 percent year-over-year, according to the latest data by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 23, 2020 - 3:24 pm |March 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

By Lillian Dickerson | March 18, 2020 - 9:22 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April. Continue reading →

Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you’re on top of the week’s stories?

By Inman | March 13, 2020 - 9:00 am |March 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
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30-year mortgage rates tick up after hitting historic low

By Patrick Kearns | March 12, 2020 - 3:40 pm |March 12, 2020 Uncategorized

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Despite the slight rise in rates, homebuyer demand remains strong, according to Redfin Chief Economist Darryl Fairweather. Continue reading →

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LGBT Americans want to own homes, fear discrimination

Wells Fargo suspends jumbo mortgages as demand fades

FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus

Home prices rise modestly in January

Home prices rise modestly in January

Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus

Trump administration announces halt on foreclosures and evictions

Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you’re on top of the week’s stories?

30-year mortgage rates tick up after hitting historic low

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