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 »
In a surprising turn of events, housing prices have experienced a remarkable surge of 6.6% since January, defying the odds posed by escalating mortgage rates. This upward trajectory, highlighted by the S&P... Read more »
Homeownership is the single greatest contributor to household wealth for American families.From 2010 to 2020, the value of owner-occupied housing in 917 metropolitan or micropolitanmetro areas increased by $8.2 trillion. We know... Read more »