Spring Thaw for Housing as New Listings Surge and Prices Ease

Spring Thaw for Housing as New Listings Surge and Prices Ease

After an uncertain start to the spring housing season, conditions may be aligning in favor of buyers. According to the Realtor.com® economic research team’s latest weekly market update, new listings are surging,... Read more »
Proposal would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments

Proposal would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments

The first Trump administration issued guidance in 2020 that effectively gave a green light to incorporating private equity, but the Biden administration later took a more cautionary approach, The New York Times... Read more »
Minor FICO score improvements can ease homebuying costs

Minor FICO score improvements can ease homebuying costs

According to the study‘s methodology, the analysis “combines publicly available data with modeled scenarios to estimate the financial benefit of raising a credit score to 760, and how long that improvement might... Read more »
Regulators urged to ease bank capital rules for mortgages

Regulators urged to ease bank capital rules for mortgages

The groups said the existing framework was designed after the financial crisis to strengthen bank resilience. But they argue the mortgage market has changed significantly since then. Reforms such as the Ability-to-Repay... Read more »
This new California law may ease one of the most brutal parts of estate planning

This new California law may ease one of the most brutal parts of estate planning

New California Law Simplifies Estate Transfer for Homes Up to $750,000—What California Families Need to Know If you’re a California resident worried about your family going through probate after you pass away,... Read more »
More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

More mortgage options for self-employed buyers and homeowners as rates ease

If you’re self-employed, paid on commission, or run a business, you already know the frustration: you can have strong cash flow, great credit, and real assets—yet a traditional mortgage can still feel... Read more »
Preparation can ease the process of aging in place: WSJ

Preparation can ease the process of aging in place: WSJ

As a vast majority of older adults prefer to remain in their current homes as they age, a key to successfully aging in place lies in preparation and adequate understanding of the... Read more »
The real estate agent’s theory for handling objections with relative ease

The real estate agent’s theory for handling objections with relative ease

We are all faced with objections, but what sets you apart from your competition is how you handle those objections. Here are my proven strategies on how to anticipate and understand objections,... Read more »
Opinion: A Supreme Court case could help ease the housing shortage

Opinion: A Supreme Court case could help ease the housing shortage

On Jan. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of Californian George Sheetz, who applied for a permit to put a manufactured house on his land in El Dorado County... Read more »