The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has appointed Rachel Kelley as vice president of legislative affairs. In her new role, Kelley will be responsible for advocating on behalf of MBA’s legislative and policy... Read more »
As of now, the current Fed interest rate is 5.25% to 5.5%. This is a 22-year high. The Federal Reserve kept the target range unchanged in its September 2023 meeting. However, the... Read more »
For the first time since 2021 when Americans relocated in droves, Nashville once again is a top migration destination, according to a new report from Redfin. Nashville, also known as Music City,... Read more »
A credit score of 700-800 is considered very good. It is above the national average credit score, and it will qualify you for the best interest rates and terms on loans and... Read more »
Government-owned corporation Ginnie Mae announced on Wednesday that it has revised its definition for high-balance loans, conforming to new limits announced earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), according... Read more »
Real Estate Agent Magazine sat down with Tracy McLaughlin, Marin County’s Top Real Estate Agent, serving Aspen, Colorado, and Marin County who shared her journey to becoming the number one agent since... Read more »
Buying a home is a major life milestone, and it can be especially daunting for first-time homebuyers. The down payment, closing costs, and monthly mortgage payments can all add up to a... Read more »
Knoxville, Tennessee-based Realty Executives have gained some top-producing agents. The founders of RE/MAX Preferred Properties, Ryan, Rich and Patti Levenson, are joining Realty Executives, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The family... Read more »
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has imposed a hefty fine of $12 million on Bank of America for misleading mortgage lending data reported to the federal government. The fine comes as... Read more »
Record high home prices continue to inch higher, even as homebuilders offer discounts and build a higher rate than pre-pandemic levels, according to a host of data releases over the last week.... Read more »