On Memorial Day, Homes for Heroes honors families left behind
The program has returned nearly $192M to veterans, teachers, 1st responders and other heroes
by Jessi Healey May 25
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
First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026
Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping 1st-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
How to use down payment assistance to close more deals
Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out
by Luke Babich Oct 17
How agents can bridge the 'haves and have nots' housing market
Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy says it will be up to agents to bring sellers with unrealistic expectations about what the market will bear back down to Earth
by Matt Carter Jul 31
UWM's 0-down loans a hit with buyers, worry consumer advocates
Unlike subprime loans that were subjected to minimal underwriting standards in the runup to the 2007 housing crash, new 0-down loans meet criteria set by mortgage giant Freddie Mac
by Matt Carter Jun 4
This Black History Month, it's time to put people over profits
Opinion
Coach Lee Davenport talks to Richard and Leah Rothstein, bestselling authors of 'Just Action,' about the proactive steps we can take to help legacy residents flourish in the face of gentrification
by Lee Davenport Jan 15
5 reasons minority, LGBTQ+ buyers should invest in real estate now
Opinion
Don't let fear keep LGBTQ+ and minority clients from realizing the benefits of homeownership. Zak Shellhammer offers ideas for becoming an advocate and adviser for all of your buyers
by Zak Shellhammer Nov 30
Lack of access to credit keeps Black neighborhoods in rental loop
Access to safe credit building is limited in Black neighborhoods, Zillow reported, highlighting lingering effects of redlining that keep those households renting instead of owning a home
7 ways to hook first-time buyers (before they're ready to buy)
Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel offers insights on providing education and information that converts would-be buyers into long-time clients
'It impacts everyone:' Redfin adds zoning and land use data to listings
Redfin launched its latest listing data update on Monday, which provides zoning and land use data for more than 70 million listings in the US and Canada
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Down payment assistance programs remain strong during pandemic
According to Down Payment Resource's latest report, 81% of down payment assistance programs in Q3 still had funding for homebuyers
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
Understanding the funding sources for down payment assistance
How to explain DPA programs to clients
by Dottie Sheppick Oct 13