A woman filling out a tax form
Millions will choose the standard deduction over itemizing, but states have not raised their standard deductions
by Steve Cook Mar 5
Why 2018 is the best year ever for a low down payment mortgage
First-time buyers must act now before conditions change
by Steve Cook Feb 16
Will 2018 be a better year for credit-challenged buyers?
A new administration in Washington, growing demand from young families and lenders committed to the non-QM market are creating a new lending environment
by Steve Cook Feb 7
How to capitalize when the inventory shortage peaks
5 ways freed-up housing might impact your business
by Bernice Ross Jan 22
Will 2018 be a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Real estate experts and economists agree sellers will continue to hold the cards
8 experts predict what the 2018 housing market has in store
What will happen to mortgages, inventory, affordability and more
4 signs that inventory will improve in 2018
Opinion
The weather forecast is finally calling for rain to fall on the inventory drought
by Steve Cook Dec 14
Donald Trump
Opinion
Should the proposed framework become law, the MID’s days will be numbered
by Steve Cook Oct 3
4 things your buyer clients should do post-Equifax hack
Don’t let the cyber attack get in the way of your buyers getting their dream home
by Steve Cook Sep 21
An appraisal contract with blueprints
As technology continues to improve, look for lenders to waive more requirements
by Steve Cook Sep 15
6 tips to help credit-challenged clients improve scores
Angelic behavior for a few months won’t erase past poor decisions
by Steve Cook Aug 21
What real estate agents should know about zero-down loans
Buyers need to know the pros and cons before making a decision
by Steve Cook Aug 1
What real estate agents should know about trended credit
Help clients implement a credit management plan that emphasizes timely payments, steady reduction of debt and paying off revolving credit accounts
by Steve Cook Jul 26
Supercharged prices force out first-time buyers in May
Frustrated buyers may have better luck seeking out ugly ducklings
by Steve Cook Jul 6
Housing inventory down 25% from 2 years ago, analysis shows
Markets with the greatest price increases see supplies shrink the fastest
by Steve Cook Apr 26