Opinion
By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer
Opinion
According to Splitero CEO Michael Gifford, we’re still in an affordability crisis and unlikely to see a complete housing market tumble in 2023
In her first interview since the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that while she expects 'some pain' and even consolidation, banks will weather the storm
Opinion
Not crazy about buyer love letters? A great lender can reach out to the listing agent on a buyer's behalf to offer information and reassurance
Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough
Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer's mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area
While the mortgage industry has been shrinking, Blend says it has been building its market share, processing 23.2% of mortgages originated in H2 2022
Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers' mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources
As a real estate agent, it's not enough just to conduct the transaction. Provide education and service that will help make it possible in the first place
Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to 1/3 of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA
You let us know whether your in-house lender functions more as a trusted resource or as a barrier to getting your deals done in a timely manner
SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis offers his guidance on real estate investing, compared to riskier investments in stocks, bonds and crypto: Do it right and you can earn enormous returns
Opinion
What’s the best way to go about increasing your portfolio, and how do you know if you’re making the right choices?
A short-term fix by the federal government helped thousands of property managers keep the lights on after the collapse of Signature and Silicon Valley Bank. But lending will be tougher now
Signature was the largest commercial real estate lender in New York City by transaction volume and third-largest by volume since January 2020, according to PincusCo
Opinion
Silicon Valley Bank, which regulators took control of Friday after a run on the bank, understood the digital age, supported entrepreneurs and understood our needs, Brad Inman writes
