Some singles are rethinking the fancy wedding they’ve saved for and bank on a home over a spouse instead.
Harvey Victims Granted Loan Forbearance
Homeowners impacted by the devastating Texas floods will get some mortgage relief.
More Buyers Likely to Consider ARMs Again
In mid-2005, ARMs represented 45 percent of the market share. Could they command that much of the market again?
The REALTORS® Among Harvey’s Heroes
Meet the real estate professionals who have sprung into action—and, in some cases, risked their own lives—to help rescue flood victims...
Realty ONE Leads in Per-Person Productivity
The Irvine, Calif.-based brokerage made serious headway on the 2017 REAL Trends 500 report. Find out how it and other companies performed.
HUD to Make Reverse Mortgages Tougher
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says it’s planning to raise premiums and tighten loan limits for seniors who use reverse...
Are Supply Woes Causing Loan Demand Drop?
The number of mortgage applications for home purchases continues to underwhelm, despite the lowest rates in nine months.
Wells Fargo Sued Over Rate Lock-in Fees
A class action lawsuit accuses the banking giant of charging thousands of customers extra fees to extend their interest rate lock-ins after...
NAR Joins Push for Alternative Credit Scoring
A group of housing and mortgage trade associations is urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency to expand its use of alternative credit scoring...
Flooded Homes Can Be Fixed But…
Homes and businesses flooded by Hurricane Harvey may not be completely doomed. However, it’s important to know that it’s not really...