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
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
ATTOM report does show increased construction loans following hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico and devastating wildfires in California
Twitter COO Anthony Noto to take the reins at SoFi as CEO
Former SoFi CEO Mike Cagney resigned in September in wake of scandal
by Gill South Jan 23
How to help your buyers overcome credit setbacks
Clients with lower credit scores can still become homeowners
by Ray Brousseau Nov 1
An appraisal contract with blueprints
As technology continues to improve, look for lenders to waive more requirements
by Steve Cook Sep 15
What’s an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) loan?
The benefits and risks associated with borrowing at compressed rates
by Peter Lorimer Aug 3
Understanding the funding sources for down payment assistance
How to explain DPA programs to clients
by Dottie Sheppick Oct 13
Say goodbye to foreclosures and hello to new homeowners
As distressed property issues fade and sales increase, consumers need more mortgage options
by Ray Brousseau Aug 23
What ever happened to 'skin in the game'?
4 ways to reduce defaults without shutting out new buyers
by Steve Cook Aug 22
How to protect your clients' retirement income using a reverse mortgage
Help your homeowners face the specter of reduced income with confidence
by Preethi Vagadia Aug 8
The 20% fallacy: Why you do NOT need 20% down -- or do you?
Homebuyers have more options than they realize
by Steve Cook Jul 11
Delinquency rates are falling, but Illinois is still in the red
CoreLogic released its June market pulse report on housing market trends, mortgage rates and delinquency
by Kimberly Manning Jun 29