Housing market still jumping through July
Realtor.com’s early analysis of last month's sales shows business is booming
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
Want to save on closing costs? It pays to shop around
Bankrate says closing costs dropped 7 percent in the last year as more buyers weighed their options
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
The week in industry hires and promotions: July 27-31
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Aug 1
Realogy’s 2Q earnings per share fall below analyst expectations
Company expects to recoup earnings after a robust summer season
by Amy Tankersley Jul 31
VisualTour rebrands as Paradym
Online property tour provider to offer agents upgraded features like YouTube distribution
by Amy Tankersley Jul 31
Even in robust housing market, some buyers can’t find homes
Despite uptick in sales this summer, inventory of lower-priced homes is in short supply, Zillow says
by Amy Tankersley Jul 30
Certified Pre-Owned Home says property inspections should be performed prior to buyer’s offer
New program aims to increase transparency in selling process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 29
NAR's pending home sales index slips in June, but not by much
Trulia economist says first-time buyers have made a marked comeback
by Amy Tankersley Jul 29
TRID changes: Realtors should expect longer closings, walk-through tweaks
American Land Title Association holds Facebook ‘town hall’ to give glimpse into what closings will look like after Oct. 3
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Investors aren't behind higher mortgage approval standards -- lenders are
Fannie Mae survey shows some lenders apply stricter standards than what their investors require, leaving some borrowers out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Mortgage defaults are up, but analysts aren't concerned
S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices say data actually reflects consumer optimism
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
HUD rule aims to put the ‘fair’ back into Fair Housing Act
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule will cull data about some areas where segregation and integration remain a problem 4 decades after act’s passage
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
Zillow + dotloop: Raising the bar or boiling your data?
Opinion
Understanding terms might keep agents from becoming the frog in the boiling pot
by Sam DeBord Jul 27
Down Payment Resource unveils ‘We turn home searchers into homeowners’ campaign
Realtors and lenders leverage company’s database of down payment assistance programs to match more borrowers to funding opportunities
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
The week in industry hires and promotions: July 20-24
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jul 25
Auction.com: Home sales and prices could set new July records -- and shut some buyers out
Company's Real Estate Nowcast predicts continued housing market momentum, but outlook isn't all rosy
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23