Even in robust housing market, some buyers can’t find homes
Despite uptick in sales this summer, inventory of lower-priced homes is in short supply, Zillow says
by Amy Tankersley Jul 30
Millions are returning to the homebuying market -- here's what you should know
It's our responsibility to educate potential buyers
by Nabil Captan Jul 30
5 resources you need during a VA loan transaction
They can make homebuying process smoother for veterans
by Samantha Reeves Jul 30
NAR's pending home sales index slips in June, but not by much
Trulia economist says first-time buyers have made a marked comeback
by Amy Tankersley Jul 29
TRID changes: Realtors should expect longer closings, walk-through tweaks
American Land Title Association holds Facebook ‘town hall’ to give glimpse into what closings will look like after Oct. 3
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Investors aren't behind higher mortgage approval standards -- lenders are
Fannie Mae survey shows some lenders apply stricter standards than what their investors require, leaving some borrowers out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
Mortgage defaults are up, but analysts aren't concerned
S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices say data actually reflects consumer optimism
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
HUD rule aims to put the ‘fair’ back into Fair Housing Act
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule will cull data about some areas where segregation and integration remain a problem 4 decades after act’s passage
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
How housing recovery is shifting the buy-or-rent balance
Buying is now more affordable than renting for the majority of US population
by Daren Blomquist Jul 27
Down Payment Resource unveils ‘We turn home searchers into homeowners’ campaign
Realtors and lenders leverage company’s database of down payment assistance programs to match more borrowers to funding opportunities
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
Economists hit the gas on short-term housing market forecasts
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac revise earlier estimates for July home sales
by Amy Tankersley Jul 24
Auction.com: Home sales and prices could set new July records -- and shut some buyers out
Company's Real Estate Nowcast predicts continued housing market momentum, but outlook isn't all rosy
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
NAR: Homes are selling like high-priced hotcakes
Trade group says both sales and prices are hitting levels not seen since before the recession
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
Real estate still ranks high on Americans' list of preferred financial investments
Bankrate survey respondents say it offers more security than stockpiling cash or venturing into stocks
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
Minorities and mortgages: Why hasn't the trend changed?
Perceptions of the past merging with the modern real estate environment keep imbalances in lending extant
by Mary Bradford Jul 23
Can your clients afford to wait to buy a home?
With affordability rates declining, buyers might want to make their move before they get priced out
by Ray Brousseau Jul 22