Realtor.com's survey of more than 4K landlords and renters found that, although landlords are easing rental increases, it's not enough to help renters improve their financial outlooks
Kevin Ford achieved viral status for never missing a day of work during 27 years and was able to purchase his first home through a subsequent fundraising campaign
Annual home price appreciation of 5.5% pushes FHA loan limits up to a minimum of $498,257 in affordable markets and to a ceiling of up to $1.72M in high-cost states like Alaska and Hawaii
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
The '401(k) for homeownership' helps first-time buyers achieve their savings goals with 4.51% APY high-yield savings accounts, as well as educational tools and matching with agents and lenders
Every client presents an opportunity for repeat business and referrals. How can you ensure you impress them and stand out from the crowd?
A hypothetical buyer putting down $2,500 to purchase a $250,000 home could save $20,500 in private mortgage insurance payments over 7 years, lender estimates
In today’s highly competitive real estate market, first-time homebuyers need more information and assistance than ever
UWM, Rocket Mortgage and Fairway were enthusiastic backers of Freddie Mac's Home Possible mortgage in 2022, which lets low-income homebuyers put as little as 3% down
Opinion
When working with buyers, take that conversation one step further and share what you know about the different investment opportunities in real estate
The mortgage giants' federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases starting May 1
Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down from 2022 peaks
Converting leads into clients isn’t easy, but knowing various types of clients and how to market to them will help
Opinion
The residential real estate market is on the cusp of substantial change. Bret Weinstein offers his take on opportunities when there's a massive shift in the market
Opinion
More and more lower-income or even middle-class households are going to be renting the American dream. This should be a red flag for our industry