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
Every census division tracked by Federal Housing Finance Agency reported positive annual price gains, with the Mountain division climbing the most at 6.7 percent. Continue reading
If you stay in touch continuously, it will pay off in the long run, according to a small sample poll from PostcardMania. Continue reading
2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading
A new Apartment List study provides the first hard evidence that large numbers of millennials who would like to become homeowners are so frustrated with soaring home prices and meager supplies that they have changed their minds, at least for now. Continue reading