Which homeowners stand to benefit from Trump's tax plan?
Two case studies show how married buyers together making at or beneath the $75,000 would pay less
by Bernice Ross May 8
What strong employment numbers mean for the Fed's agenda
The Fed will continue its 0.25 percent march in June unless May data crump
by Lou Barnes May 8
Two men exchanging business cards
Don’t recommend someone just because his or her company has the lowest rates
by Lew Sichelman May 8
Good for businesses, bad for homeownership? What Trump's tax plan means for real estate
The proposed business tax rate would be a boon for agents and brokers -- but NAR is concerned about homeowners
by Amber Taufen May 1
Trump's tax reform and NAR: The housing bias in tax policy
Opinion
NAR's tax position isn’t about #Resist or #MAGA; it’s about preserving homeownership opportunities
by Sam DeBord May 1
7 basic tax principles that make reform difficult
Opinion
To have a society we must share expenses, which means raising revenue
by Lou Barnes Apr 28
How Fannie Mae is quashing school debt
Company takes 3 steps to help debt-laden grads
by Lew Sichelman Apr 25
Why you shouldn't fear an explosion in rates
Separating media hype from economic realities
by Lou Barnes Apr 24
4 ways to stand out from the mortgage broker crowd
The more you understand and listen to your borrower, the easier it will be to close the loan
by Yanni Raz Apr 21
Lending process takes huge toll on Mother Nature
Paper chase kills 264,000 trees, consumes 251 million gallons of water annually
by Lew Sichelman Apr 18
What's the new 'geocoding tool' that the CFPB mentioned in its mortgage rule update?
The bureau's web-based tool would help reduce the geocoding 'pain point' that lenders experience
by Amber Taufen Apr 18
What you should tell real estate clients about Freddie Mac's mortgage survey
Opinion
It's a useful tool, especially to show clients where rates have been recently and historically, but every agent must understand the lag
by Lou Barnes Apr 17
VA home loans: A great benefit in need of a 21st-Century renovation
What happened when a listing (a condo that the seller originally purchased with a VA loan) went under contract
by E.J. Footer Apr 11
What a wild week meant for bonds (and mortgage rates)
Last night the 10-year broke down to 2.29 percent, pulling mortgages also (some trading is 24/7)
by Lou Barnes Apr 7
Location Inc. unveils hyperlocal home price forecasts for banks, lenders
New dataset features predictions at the 'micro-neighborhood' level -- 10 times smaller than a ZIP code
by Teke Wiggin Apr 5
Why redlining and discrimination are still real estate's problem
It's illegal, and several organizations are fighting it
by Bernice Ross Apr 3