Real estate agents received billions in PPP loans during the pandemic
More than $3.9B in pandemic-relief loans went to single-employee real estate entities, according to a new report. Nearly 80% of that amount was forgiven
by Daniel Houston Jun 6
Why sellers are shunning FHA and VA offers
FHA and VA loans are essential to first-time buyers, who account for about 4 out of every 5 FHA purchase loans. However, in today's market, sellers are quick to dismiss offers that come with this type of financing. Here's why
by Steve Cook Sep 30
Choosing a hard money lender? 5 questions investors should ask
With these questions under your belt, as a real estate investor, you’ll be ready to enlist the help of the right hard money lender. Now all you have to do is find the right property
by Victoria Kennedy Feb 16
How to help cash-strapped buyers overcome financing hurdles
Opinion
For some homebuyers, down payment assistance can prove to be a game-changer. Here's why, at the very least, real estate agents should familiarize themselves with affordable financing options for purchasing a home
by Teresa Boardman Feb 11
VA loan activity swells during coronavirus pandemic
New data from the Department of Veterans Affairs provides further evidence that the pandemic has not slowed down demand for real estate or real estate financing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
What agents need to know about mortgages during (and after) COVID-19
As experts and advisers, real estate agents have always played an important role for homebuyers. But it’s clear that during the coronavirus era, they have even more responsibility to educate clients on what's happening in today's market
by Salomon Chong Jun 30
3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process
During these unprecedented times, it's important for agents to do everything they can to protect themselves and their buyers from unwanted surprises. Here are a few things you can do
by Troy Palmquist Apr 23
California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs
Agents and brokers can now get loans and payments akin to unemployment insurance thanks to a bill lawmakers passed last week
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Why isn't buying a house more like shopping at Amazon?
Opinion
There's no rhyme or reason in the world why the homebuying and selling process should be so archaic and inefficient for consumers
by Subrao Shenoy Mar 3
Pulse: What’s your biggest challenge with financing? Readers sound off
From inventory shortages to lackadaisical buyers to lender confusion, here are the biggest issues readers are seeing
by Inman Feb 25
How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions
Opinion
Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully
by Cara Ameer May 29
Ready to hang out your shingle? Avoid these 5 mistakes
The truth is that many brokerages fail in the startup phase, so steer clear of these potential issues
by Jim Weix May 13
4 alternative housing finance structures that could work
Uncle Sam is charging $19B for secondary market reform — it should at least be worth it
by Lew Sichelman Sep 6
Compass launches no-interest loan program to serve agents
Agent Betterment Fund will provide a portion of Compass' capital to help agents expand teams and receive training
by Patrick Kearns Aug 20