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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The presidential hopeful wants to make Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae a “single, fully government-owned mortgage guarantor” that benefits taxpayers, community banks. Continue reading
Knowing more about how FHA works — and how to work with FHA — helps agents identify opportunities for their first-time buyer clients, who make up one in three buyers today. FHA is not for everyone, but for millions of young families, it is the piece th… Continue reading
The FHFA is taking steps to free Fannie Mae from government conservatorship as the company posts big profits. Continue reading
Plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit that could shake up the real estate industry have subpoenaed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sharpening scrutiny of real estate commissions nationwide. The subpoenas were issued by the smaller of two bombs… Continue reading
If you’re newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here’s a quick look. Continue reading
Student loan borrowers who use an income-driven repayment plan could be at disadvantage for taking on a mortgage, a study by the Urban Institute shows. Continue reading
Matthew Speakman, an economist with Zillow, said a worsening of the virus outbreak could drive mortgage rates even lower. Continue reading
Housing hasn’t been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn’t stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans. Continue reading
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively. Continue reading