On the cusp of capital? Doubts creep in, broker-owners tell Intel
Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry
by Daniel Houston Apr 3
5 pandemic mortgage strategies for the self-employed 
Self-employment has advantages, notably the home office deduction and eliminating commute time. Getting a mortgage, however, is not one of them. Here are a few tips that address the newly stiffened requirements for approval
by Steve Cook Mar 25
Real estate firms nab $8B in small business stimulus loans
The real estate industry has so far secured 3.22% of the money being doled out as part of the pandemic-prompted Paycheck Protection Program
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
What's going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
7 steps for recession-proofing your business
With uncertainty in the air, what can you do right now to help prepare your business for what’s ahead? Here's where to start
by Christy Murdock Apr 4
Eric Wu, Opendoor CEO and money
Opendoor Home Loans is available in six markets across Texas and Arizona and is supposed to provide consumers with a simpler, faster and cheaper lending experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 29
New Freddie Mac mortgage plan bundles purchases and repairs
The CHOICERenovation program offers homebuyers a single loan with just one set of closing costs that they can use to buy a house and then fix it up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Veterans Affairs loans have spiked since 2007 recession: Study
In 2007, only 30% of first-time service members and veteran buyers used a VA loan. That increased to 78% by 2016
by Patrick Kearns Mar 1
The right way to buy a home for your kids
Opinion
Be their 100-percent mortgage lender
by Lou Barnes Dec 1
The government pays more to rich homeowners than poor renters
Housing subsidies are going to wealthy homeowners at nearly twice the rate of low income renters
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13
6 real estate investing realities your clients should know
Educate your buyers, and set their expectations
by Robert Hoyt Oct 26
A real estate agent with two buyers
Don't run away at the first sign of obstacles
by Peter Lorimer Sep 13
Should I rent or should I buy?
Some people get sick of paying another person's mortgage
by Peter Lorimer Sep 2
Women lining up for a race
5 strategies for creating success in complex markets
by Barb Zuckerwise Aug 3