Home Sales ‘Junk Fees’ Rise in Frequency, Amounts
A new report on so-called “administrative fees” focuses on the junk fees often charged to homebuyers and sellers, often without their knowledge or proper disclosures. The report from the Consumer Policy Center said the fees typically range from $400 to $600, but that...Most Buyers Up for a Cash Payback
If you purchased a property that was listed on any multiple listing service and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be entitled to a cash payment from a class-action lawsuit filed against the National Association of Realtors and a couple dozen real...Most Mortgage Borrowers Pay Too Much
Even if you shopped for the lowest mortgage rate you could find, you may be paying more than necessary – simply because you didn’t know lower rates existed. That’s the gist of a new report from Bankrate, which maintains nearly 9 out of every 10 borrowers are paying...How to Resolve Issues in a Homebuyer’s Credit Report
When you file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau disputing something on your credit record, you expect some relief. But you might not always get it. And under the Trump administration, help is even harder to come by, according to a March report...Price Gap Between New, Existing Homes Narrows
The price gap between new and existing houses has been falling in recent years, but buyers are still likely to pay 15 percent more for new construction than a resale house. Over the long run, though, newly built places will cost less. According to Realtor.com, “A...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
