53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it's not a crash
More than half of US homes have dropped from their peak value, according to Zillow. However, the statistic isn't dire as it seems, with the majority of homes holding their value between sales
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
'He didn't even say he was sorry': Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to 7 years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the US, leading the FBI to issue warnings
by Marian McPherson Nov 14
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
50-year mortgages
Opinion
A 50-year mortgage is not a financial trap, broker Holly Brink writes. It's a tool that's designed to give homebuyers more ways to win in today's market
by Holly Brink 🐝 Nov 13
seller impersonation fraud
As seller impersonation scams surge, the American Land Title Association is launching new protections, writes new contributor and current ALTA president Richard H. Welshons
by Richard Welshons Nov 11
Veterans have been 'priced out,' left behind by the housing market
The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
Trump's 50-year mortgage is 'a big nothingburger' for homebuyers
The Trump administration says it's also looking at assumable mortgages and 'ways to give relief' on 5- and 10-year loans, after mortgage experts pan 50-year mortgages as bad deal for borrowers
by Matt Carter Nov 10
person who made a mistake
You may feel like closing a deal signals the end of the process, Kevelyn Guzman writes, but the post-closing relationship is where reputation, referrals and repeat business are born
by Kevelyn Guzman Nov 4
Share of first-time homebuyers falls to lowest point ever
Homebuyers and homesellers are also older, with the median age of first-time buyers rising to 40, according to a new report on homebuyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
old school marketing strategies
The best agents in 2026 will blend innovation with authenticity, trainer Bernice Ross writes, using new tools to amplify rather than replace the human touch
by Bernice Ross Oct 30
The ‘rate lock-in’ barrier is cracking — and not where you might expect
More working US adults are gearing up for a potential home search now than at this time last year. Intel digs into fresh results from the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey to explain what might push a new wave of brokerage clients to market in the months to come
by Daniel Houston Oct 20
Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit
The 2.4% increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5% increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate
by Matt Carter Oct 17
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
A house with Ben Franklin peeking over the roof to signify down payment assistance education.
Knowing DPA programs allows you to serve buyers where they are and strengthen your reputation as the professional who makes homeownership possible, Doreen Spagnuolo writes
by Doreen Spagnuolo Oct 9
Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
by Matt Carter Oct 6