Patch Homes, another cash-for-equity startup, clinches funding
With an additional $5M in financing, Patch Homes ranks among a growing list of startups that let homeowners sell an equity stake in their home for cash
by Teke Wiggin Sep 13
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Who has the best tech, brand, compensation and value proposition?
by Jeff Lobb Aug 9
HEADER Beach house by Pedro Correa
Learn the ropes of how to help buyers and sellers with their highly coveted destination properties
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
5 ways savvy homeowners can take advantage of home equity
Your clients should use a home equity line of credit for an investment that will add value
by Missy Yost Jan 16
What booming cities can learn from Denver's playbook
Denver area agents report homebuyers learned how to be savvy amidst tight inventory and increasing home prices
by Ann Turner Mar 16
Is a housing bubble near?

Take two things for certain. First, there’s never been nor ever will be a housing bubble without a corresponding bubble in mortgage credit. Second, no matter who may yap about credit being too easy (usually complainers about the federal role in mortgages), stick with the Fed’s quarterly accounting of U.S. financial flows, Z-1.

by Lou Barnes Jun 15
Led by low refi occurrences, U.S. loan originations are dropping
RealtyTrac report shows that despite overall drop, purchase and HELOC are loans up
by Jennifer Riner May 12
A close-up of mortgage rates
Help clients leverage investments while protecting them, too
by Lou Barnes Apr 5
Housing bust muddles modern homeowner equity perceptions
Two reports suggest that how homeowners feel about tapping into their equity may depend on how the financial crisis affected them
by Amy Tankersley Feb 23
Point gives homeowners cash for share of their home equity
The funds can be used to repay debt, make property repairs and more
by Amy Tankersley Jan 8
3 ways to cure the first-time buyer blues
Help your clients overcome their concerns
by Ray Rodriguez Nov 3
The return of the home as ATM
Increase in HELOCs, lower lending standards are warning signs of another housing bubble
Retaining tax benefits a top concern
by Benny Kass Mar 5
Accountant says limit is $100K, others disagree
by Benny Kass Nov 13