'Moving sideways': How homebuyers are stretching their dollar in today's market
Forget the lifestyle pitch. Buyers are following the financing
by Nick Pipitone May 29
The Iran War's impact on the US housing market, explained
The economic shocks are compounding. The housing market is paying the price
by Nick Pipitone May 4
credit stress
Start paying attention to how credit-stressed consumers are right now
by Michael Krein May 4
New poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach
Americans are cutting back, working more — and still struggling to afford a home
by Nick Pipitone Apr 15
FHA builds record reserves against a gathering storm of delinquencies
With delinquencies and debt-to-income ratios on the rise, the Trump administration is lifting foreclosure restrictions and eyeing tighter underwriting for borrowers with multiple risk factors
by Matt Carter Jan 2
50-year mortgage
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness
by Darryl Davis Nov 13
Don't let buyer clients skip student loan payments during shutdown
The government shutdown has tempted some homebuyers to stop paying their student loans. However, that decision could spell disaster for their buying plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
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There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
Instant gratification is destroying your business. Here's how to avoid the distraction trap
Learn to lock in the necessary behaviors required to build your business, team leader Carl Medford writes, repeat them constantly, avoid pleasurable distractions and reap the rewards
by Carl Medford Jul 23
These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most
Price softening continues to spread from the Sunbelt into the Western U.S., and the inventory of homes for sale is growing at an accelerating pace, ICE Mortgage Technology reports
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it
Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they'd be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows
by Matt Carter May 20
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Maintain healthy cash flow, control debt and plan for future with this financial gut check
At long last — down payment assistance is finally cool
By making homeownership more affordable, Bernice Ross writes, DPA enhances the value agents bring to the table and plays a vital role in making homeownership more accessible
by Bernice Ross May 28
5 tips for shepherding clients through mortgage challenges
Buyer demand is still robust, but affordability challenges can make it harder for clients to qualify for financing, Luke Babich writes. Here's how to help
by Luke Babich Feb 26
Supreme Court nixes $430B in student loan forgiveness
Down payment assistance, income-driven repayment still offer path to homeownership for those repaying $1.6T in student loan debt as Biden administration pledges the 'fight is not over'
by Matt Carter Jun 30