Real Estate Associations NAR and other industry groups call for caution before ending conservatorship (REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATIONS) The National Association of Realtors joins industry groups to urge the Treasury to avoid a rushed end to conservatorship. Veronica Garcia, Staff WriterDecember 16, 2020
Homeownership Getting a mortgage in 2020, what’s changed? (HOMEOWNERSHIP) In this unexpected marketplace, here's some advice on how to get a mortgage in 2020. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterOctober 22, 2020
Real Estate Big Data I’m no chicken little but falling mortgage rates reveal other issues (REAL ESTATE BIG DATA) The housing market has been confusing to say the best recently, but now there are falling mortgage rates. Is this... Colin Clarkson, Web ProducerJune 5, 2020
Homeownership 4 million homeowners skip mortgage payments as forbearance requests slow (REAL ESTATE) It is no surprise that mortgage payments are being skipped across the nation, but it's not all a total loss... The American Genius StaffMay 19, 2020
Homeownership Most same-sex couples denied when applying for a mortgage [study] (REAL ESTATE NEWS) A new study indicates that despite being less risky on average, and having booming buying power, same-sex couples were likely to... Dawn Brotherton, Senior Staff WriterApril 29, 2019
Real Estate Corporate Zillow closes deal on mortgage company, they’re now officially lenders (CORPORATE) Zillow just spent money on a mortgage company so they give you some money, too. #MakeItRain Kiri IsaacNovember 2, 2018
Homeownership What does the fed’s interest rate hike mean for home sales? (ECONOMIC NEWS) As the Federal Reserve increases rates today, what will happen to home sales, and what must Realtors know? The American Genius StaffSeptember 26, 2018
Economics Why it’s about to get more expensive to get a mortgage (FINANCE) Borrowing money is getting more expensive, especially for those looking to get a mortgage. But why? Connor WrennFebruary 5, 2018
Real Estate Technology The future is now: Invest in real estate using cryptocurrency (TECHNOLOGY NEWS) Real estate is going on trend and through REAL, investors can now use cryptocurrency to invest in real estate. Matt SalterAugust 22, 2017
Real Estate Technology Austin startup to offer blockchain tech to mortgage industry (TECHNOLOGY) An Austin startup is heading the initiative to move mortgage industry to move towards blockchain technology. Matt SalterApril 20, 2017
Homeownership FHA is messing with the MIP policy again and it could cost you big (REAL ESTATE NEWS) You may have heard the FHA’s recent decision to reduce the annual premiums for MIPS, it sounds good, but what does... Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterMarch 27, 2017
Politics Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says MIDs will not go MIA (POLITICS) Mnuchin says that MIDs are no longer on death row, but only after months of conflicting information that is now being clarified. Barnil BhattacharjeeMarch 2, 2017
Homeownership Wild solution to home equity has fintech VC firms talking, could change real estate in a big way (HOMEOWNERSHIP NEWS) If things continue the way they’re going, at some point most Americans will expect to rent for the rest of their lives.... Matt SalterJanuary 31, 2017
Homeownership NAR supports extending tax provisions in 2017, Realtors must educate clients this tax season (HOMEOWNERSHIP NEWS) Although Congress may have not made any firm decisions on extending tax provisions into 2017, homeowners should know if they are still... Natalie EarhartJanuary 9, 2017
Homeownership How the FHA just lowered costs for homebuyers in 2017 (REAL ESTATE NEWS) The FHA just made a change that prices more homebuyers back into the market. NAR says, "Now, we have a real... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorJanuary 9, 2017