Strong Spring Real Estate Season Shaping Up – But Who’s Got the Advantage?
Have we arrived at one of those rare Goldilocks moments in real estate, where the market works well for both sellers and buyers, strongly favoring neither? Maybe. Based on the latest national consumer sentiment survey by mortgage investor Fannie Mae, American...New FHA Mortgage Standards Could Shut Out Some Buyers
First-time and move-up homebuyers with heavy debt loads, low credit scores and small down payments face a daunting new mortgage hurdle: The Federal Housing Administration is toughening its underwriting standards. Large numbers of applications could be turned down in...Class Action Suit Could Change Real Estate Commissions
In what could be the most far-reaching antitrust lawsuit for the real estate market in decades, the National Association of Realtors and four of the largest realty companies have been accused of a conspiracy to systematically overcharge home sellers by forcing them to...Buying a Home Just Got Easier for Many in the Gig Economy
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who are self-employed or earn money on the side through freelance, contract or “gig” work, you may know the drill firsthand: Applying for a mortgage can be an intrusive ordeal. Compared with people who have W-2 forms...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
