Fannie Mae to ease lending standards: What's that mean for homebuyers?
Opinion
The most important specific easing will be an expansion of the maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) from 45 percent to 50 percent
by Lou Barnes Jul 20
Sindeo is back in the mortgage business after acquisition
The company will continue to connect homebuyers with loans
by Amber Taufen Jul 10
What does a home warranty cover?
How to talk to your clients about the importance of this protection
by Whitney Bennett Jul 10
15 money-saving tips for first-time homebuyers
Save and share this helpful infographic with your clients
by Jake Durtschi Jun 27
Fed announces third rate hike in 7 months
Committee cites strengthening labor market and declining inflation
by Caroline Feeney Jun 14
Opes Advisors expanding to all 50 states with acquisition by Flagstar Bancorp
The savings and loan holding company acquired 'certain assets' of the wealth management outfit
by Amber Taufen May 16
CFPB investigates Zillow's co-marketing program: What agents should know
How the results of this probe could affect the industry, portals and real estate professionals
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
Digital mortgage startup Morty launches with $3M in funding
Through the platform, homebuyers can compare options from 10 lending partners
by Marian McPherson May 10
Which homeowners stand to benefit from Trump's tax plan?
Two case studies show how married buyers together making at or beneath the $75,000 would pay less
by Bernice Ross May 8
What strong employment numbers mean for the Fed's agenda
The Fed will continue its 0.25 percent march in June unless May data crump
by Lou Barnes May 8
Two men exchanging business cards
Don’t recommend someone just because his or her company has the lowest rates
by Lew Sichelman May 8
Good for businesses, bad for homeownership? What Trump's tax plan means for real estate
The proposed business tax rate would be a boon for agents and brokers -- but NAR is concerned about homeowners
by Amber Taufen May 1
Trump's tax reform and NAR: The housing bias in tax policy
Opinion
NAR's tax position isn’t about #Resist or #MAGA; it’s about preserving homeownership opportunities
by Sam DeBord May 1
7 basic tax principles that make reform difficult
Opinion
To have a society we must share expenses, which means raising revenue
by Lou Barnes Apr 28
How Fannie Mae is quashing school debt
Company takes 3 steps to help debt-laden grads
by Lew Sichelman Apr 25