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Uh-oh: high-risk home loans are on the rise again

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Now that these buyers have relatively easy access to credit (albeit high-risk) they’re snapping up homes at the lowest price tier and driving up home prices… Continue reading →

Realogy leadership shuffle continues

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John Brennan is set to take on an additional executive role at Realogy Holdings Corporation, the parent company of NRT and other real estate franchises. Continue reading →

The government is cracking down on reverse mortgages

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Homeowners looking for a reverse mortgage may have to undergo a second appraisal in certain circumstances, thanks to new guidance from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Continue reading →

Sotheby’s International Realty expands in China with new office

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Sotheby’s International Realty is working to expand its footprint in China with the addition of a new affiliate in the nation’s largest city, Shanghai. Continue reading →

Sale of infamous MS-13 house raises real estate disclosure issues

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A young couple bought a Long Island home only to discover that the surrounding neighborhood was ground zero for the dangerous MS-13 gang. Continue reading →

Black Knight to offer home wealth reports with click of a button

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Real estate data and technology firm Black Knight is integrating Paragon, its MLS platform, with the Homebot marketing tool. Continue reading →

Zillow will include Canadian property listings from EXIT Realty

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Zillow’s most recent agreement is actually an expansion — EXIT Realty Corp. International listings featured on Zillow will now include Canadian addresses. Continue reading →

New residential home sales rise in August, reversing 2-month decline

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New residential home sales increased 3.5 percent in August, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading →