Lennar fights high home prices with 3 new mid-range models
The homes are part of the company’s 'Everything’s Included' incentive, which offers a one-stop solution for outfitting a new home
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024
LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35% of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices
by Marian McPherson Nov 28
LoanDepot founder Anthony Hsieh ousted as executive chairman
Founder and former CEO in public spat with board after nominating real estate veteran Steve Ozonian to serve on the floundering mortgage lender's board of directors
by Matt Carter Feb 8
To tip or not to tip: How to thank your real estate ecosystem this year
As the holiday season reaches its pinnacle, it can be confusing to know when and how to say thanks to those who are keeping you afloat. Here's some advice on how to handle tips and gifts
by Marian McPherson Dec 21
Rate Drop Advantage program offers homebuyers a break on refis
If rates come down in the next 3 years, Rocket Mortgage's program will cover some refinancing costs including first appraisal, credit report, tax certification, and mortgage recording fee
by Matt Carter Jul 27
Offerings of adjustable-rate mortgages triple in 1 year, up 230%
The number of adjustable-rate mortgages offered to consumers has more than tripled from the 1st half of 2021 to the 1st half of 2022, according to a new report by LendingTree
by Ben Verde Jul 25
Here's why 73% of Americans hate their neighbors
Bad vibes, rowdy pets and loud noises: LendingTree's latest consumer survey reveals the source of neighborly beefs
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Inman Connect turns 25: The top 20 moments of real estate's best bash
The event has come a long way since its beginnings in the woods of Sonoma County, California
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 18
These 10 states have the highest vacancy rates in the nation
Approximately 16 million homes sit vacant across the United States, according to a recent study from LendingTree
by Ben Verde Mar 8
Mobile homes see values surge faster than single-family homes
For all the rapid price growth single-family homes have seen in the last year, an unexpected segment of the housing market has actually seen even faster price growth in recent years, according to a new report
When sellers use hidden cameras, sometimes their agent is the target
For reasons ranging from safety during showings to snooping on their own agents, homesellers dish on why they do or don't use hidden cameras
by Daniel Houston Aug 3
1 in 4 moms don't like their home
Moms are nearly twice as likely to experience homebuyer's remorse than dads, and they're also guiltier of hiding the costs of home furnishings, according to a new LendingTree study
The top 10 most and least popular metros for millennial homebuyers
Those born between 1981 and 1996 made up the majority of potential buyers in 43 out of the 50 largest markets
Most buyers would blow their budget for the perfect home
A whopping 64% of prospective homebuyers said they'd spend more than originally planned for the perfect home, according to a survey by LendingTree
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
New Fannie and Freddie fee could push homeowners off the fence
The government-sponsored enterprises are imposing a 0.5% fee on refinances, a move that, while garnering criticism, could convince homeowners to buy while rates are still low
by Patrick Kearns Aug 13