The Iran War's impact on the US housing market, explained
The economic shocks are compounding. The housing market is paying the price
by Nick Pipitone May 4
For these 'stranded' homeowners, no rate cut will coax them to list
Cheap rates on existing loans are holding well-off homeowners in place. But others insist they're unable to buy at today's high prices — whether rates come down or not, Intel survey data suggests
by Daniel Houston Jan 27
Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow
Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50% this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That's the highest share since 2010
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Tomo's new Lock and Shop: lock a rate now without a property address
Tomo's Lock and Shop service fee is $750, which homebuyers can recoup when they work with Tomo Brokerage partner agents. Homebuyers can choose either a 90- or 120-day rate lock
by Matt Carter Jun 23
Demand for second homes drops for second-straight month
Second-home demand fell 21% in July from the previous year, according to a report released on Tuesday by tech-powered brokerage Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Economists say consumers should lock in low mortgage rates now
Mortgage rates reached the lowest point in 50 years last week, and one economist predicted they could plummet even more this week
by Patrick Kearns Mar 10
Helping buyers find a home for the fam? Share these 7 tips
Add value by helping your clients figure out their budget, where they’d like to realistically live and what to expect along the way
by Roger Odoardi Jun 4
From a tax and equity perspective, it's not a good idea
by Benny Kass Dec 26
Lower-quality property valuations on the rise
by Jack Guttentag Nov 12
Borrowers often blindsided at different stages of lending process
by Jack Guttentag Oct 22
A better way to shop for mortgages
by Jack Guttentag May 7
Selecting a lender before knowing price rarely ends well
by Jack Guttentag Dec 27
How to guarantee savings with new loan
by Jack Guttentag May 31
Do consumers really know what they're signing?
by Tom Kelly Mar 2