HousingWire
- Loan quality takes a hit even as mortgage origination volume slows September 19, 2024The critical defect rate for mortgages increased modestly in Q1 2024 and a quality-control company says that lender vigilance is key.
- Bummer! Existing-home sales flop, but relief could be on the way September 19, 2024he Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut on Wednesday, which was larger than some people expected, couldn’t have come at a better time for the housing market.
- Alabama Realtors ask NAR to decouple association memberships September 19, 2024Members of the Alabama Association of Realtors have expressed the desire for greater flexibility in choosing their level of affiliation.
- Jamie Duran joins eXp’s leadership team in Southern California September 19, 2024Duran will serve as the director of global growth for the eXp-brokered EQTY | Forbes Global Properties luxury real estate team.
- CertifID expands insurance coverage on wire transfers September 19, 2024The wire fraud prevention firm is partnering with Lloyd’s to increase its maximum insurance coverage to $2 million per verified transaction.
- Kamala Harris’s path to financial equity and homeownership September 19, 2024Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has provided first insights on portions of her strategy to support current renters in their pursuit to become homeowners. Under her proposal, Harris aims to provide a $25,000 credit to first-time homebuyers, contingent on them maintaining a two-year record of on-time rent payments.
- Opinion: Do our representatives really want affordable housing? September 19, 2024Simultaneously, I have heard this common refrain from eager homebuyers: “I qualify for an FHA (or VA) home loan, but I’m having a hard time getting my offer accepted by a home seller. Why?” Have you ever heard that before or some variation? If so, then you probably know the answer can be summed up […]
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- Real estate referral fees: The ultimate guide for 2024 September 18, 2024Our complete guide to sending & receiving agent-to-agent referrals and earning more real estate referral fees.