Cash still king as nearly a third of homebuyers spurn costly mortgages 
All-cash home purchases in the US hit 31.4% of all transactions in July 2022, just short of an 8-year high reached in February 2022, according to new data released Friday by Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Rising mortgage rates most difficult for first-time homebuyers: MBA
As rates surged last week, demand for FHA purchase loans dropped by nearly 8%, according to a weekly lender survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday
by Matt Carter Apr 6
3 strategies for beating institutional investors in a bidding war
Beating out institutional investors in a bidding war is a lot like beating out other buyers, but with a bit of a twist. Agents should aim to become fluent in all the relevant tools available
What agents should know about working with institutional investors
Formerly a commercial real estate agent, Dan Noma, Jr. has focused his work on institutional investors for more than a decade. Here, he shares what he’s learned and why agents should consider this sector of the industry
Mortgage applications decrease 1%
Climbing mortgage rates have slowed demand for refinance applications, while purchase applications remain strong moving into spring, according to Mortgage Bankers Association
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
How to help cash-strapped buyers overcome financing hurdles
Opinion
For some homebuyers, down payment assistance can prove to be a game-changer. Here's why, at the very least, real estate agents should familiarize themselves with affordable financing options for purchasing a home
by Teresa Boardman Feb 11
'Bring your big damn purse': How women can build wealth through real estate
Women have a lot of catching up to do in the investment space, speakers at Inman Connect said during a panel on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Mortgage applications increase for fourth time in 5 weeks
Mortgage applications and refinance applications increased during the week ending Dec. 11, 2020, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Home price gains continue to climb in third quarter
A new report from Attom Data Solutions found that 77% of metros analyzed posted double-digit annual home price gains
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Share of mortgages in forbearance drops to lowest level since April
Mortgages in forbearance decreased from 6.93% of servicers' portfolio volume to 6.87% during the week ending Sept. 20, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
Mortgage applications decline
The volume of mortgage applications declined 2.5% for the week ending Sept. 11, 2020, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey, released Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
As mortgage rates drop, loan applications rise 2.9%
The market composite index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, increased by 2.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis. On an unadjusted basis, the index rose by 2.0%
FHA homeowners have the most to lose during economic upheaval
Three chief economists share how FHA homeowners have been disproportionately impacted by 2020's coronavirus-induced unemployment boom and what it means for next year's market
by Marian McPherson Sep 4
Share of mortgages in forbearance continues decline, falling to 7.4%
This week marks the eighth week in a row in which total loans in forbearance have declined. Currently, there are about 3.7 million homeowners enrolled in forbearance plans
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 11
Mortgage applications drop 5.1%
The decline in loan application activity may be a result of rising coronavirus cases in many states, as well as the delay of a new government-issued stimulus package