Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice
by Luke Babich Jul 17
More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour; NEO Home Loans, American Financial Network are among the biggest partners
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act in 2021 refinancing request. Rocket says it expects to prevail
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Engel & Völkers has entered the Portland, Oregon, market with the opening of its new location, Engel & Völkers Portland Rose City, the firm announced today
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 16
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5% rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Builder confidence dropped 1 point in July to 42, according to the latest NAHB Housing Market Index. That's the lowest score since December 2023
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 16
9 months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere Brands, RealScout has expanded its reach to Sotheby's International Realty company-owned offices
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
3 in 4 Americans are planning to buy the next time they move, but many are overestimating minimum down payment, credit score underwriting requirements, according to a new Fannie Mae study
by Matt Carter Jul 16
After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you'll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now
by Christy Murdock Jul 16
Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Here's how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints as the industry shifts
by Summer Goralik Jul 16
Fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport says that your low appraisal may have nothing to do with the lack of landscaping
by Lee Davenport Jul 16
Opinion
Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there's a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated
by Sam DeBord Jul 16
North Carolina Regional MLS's subscriber count is now more than 19K after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
Today, Compass has  announced its latest round of recruitment victories with the addition of agents Stuart Crowell and Soha Fontaine, along with her 6-person team
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 15
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, 'The Wall Street Journal' revealed
by Marian McPherson Jul 15