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Death of the home appraisal?

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Proposed government regulations announced by Office of the Comptroller of Currency would raise the threshold for transactions requiring an appraisal. Continue reading →

FHFA raises conforming loan limits to $484,350

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency gives 2019 homebuyers a break with a 6.9 percent increase in the max loan amount Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase. Homebuyers will be able to afford a little more house at a slightly cheaper rate next year than… Continue reading →

The essential guide to thriving in a turning market

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The situation in many markets across the country has begun to change: Home sales are slowing down and so too is the momentous price growth seen just a few months or years ago. Continue reading →

NAR is fighting for these 6 issues in the 2018 midterm elections

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What are the issues most important to the National Association of Realtors, the largest real estate trade group in the nation and a powerful lobbying force? Continue reading →

What your buyers should know about manufactured housing

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There’s no question that manufactured housing is perhaps the least expensive alternative for people who want a home of their own. But are financing companies withholding less expensive finance options from manufactured-homebuyers? Here’s what we know. Continue reading →

Federal agency launches program to help limited-English speakers

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The FHFA on Monday launched Mortgage Translations, an online resource for mortgage industry professionals who serve limited English proficiency borrowers. Continue reading →

Realtors and homes at risk as Hurricane Michael hits

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Before the storm hit, real estate data and tech firm CoreLogic said property valued in excess of $13.4 billion was at risk of damage from the storm. Today, CoreLogic estimates that damage from wind and storm surge ranges from $2 billion to $4.5 billion… Continue reading →