A woman filling out a tax form
Brokers and franchise owners have 2 weeks to file 1099-MISC forms for their independent contractors
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
The Internal Revenue Service resumed income verification, an essential part of buying a home, after lobbying from the mortgage industry. Critics question fairness of the decision
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
How the government shutdown is impacting homebuyers
Realtors and loan originators offer advice on navigating the shutdown
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
The United States Treasury
Opportunity Zones aim to incentivize building in distressed communities, but some say it could boost gentrification
by Patrick Kearns Oct 19
Disaster victims can now find a safe haven in low-income housing
Housing, otherwise set aside for those who meet certain income requirements, can now be used by displaced individuals for temporary disaster relief
by Lew Sichelman Oct 18
U.S. Capitol
Loan approvals and mortgages could be delayed, but experts think the housing market would bounce back.
House Speaker Paul Ryan Holds Weekly News Conference At The Capitol
The final text of the bill marking the biggest change to the U.S. tax structure in decades has been released
Oil workers
Charged with defrauding investors of more than $2.1M for indoor RV park that was never built
A pair of glasses with a pen and tax forms
Changes to tax brackets and deductions will impact filing and returns
by Aaron Lesher Feb 7
Understanding the funding sources for down payment assistance
How to explain DPA programs to clients
by Dottie Sheppick Oct 13
Mapping San Francisco's neighborhoods with highest rate of student debt delinquency
Communities with the lowest incomes are prone to the highest delinquency rate, despite loan balance
by Inman Dec 8
Mapping Houston's neighborhoods with highest rate of student debt delinquency
Communities with the lowest incomes are prone to the highest delinquency rate, despite loan balance
by Inman Dec 7
Mapping DC's neighborhoods with highest rate of student debt delinquency
Communities with the lowest incomes are prone to the highest delinquency rate, despite loan balance
by Inman Dec 7