Strong Economy May Prop Up Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

Strong Economy May Prop Up Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

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FHFA says Federal Home Loan Banks have offered more support to affordable housing efforts

FHFA says Federal Home Loan Banks have offered more support to affordable housing efforts

The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) saw significant growth in support of affordable housing and community development in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).... Read more »
Buying a home? Here are key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors

Buying a home? Here are key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors

Buying a home is often the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make. It’s not just about choosing a place to live; it’s about making a long-term investment that will impact your financial future... Read more »
Home sales are tepid, but mortgage fraud is becoming more common

Home sales are tepid, but mortgage fraud is becoming more common

CoreLogic’s risk index rose 8.3% in the past year, driven by more cases of identity and transaction fraud New data shows that cases of fraud among mortgage applicants is on the rise... Read more »

Real Estate Appraisers: What is my home worth?

When it comes to buying or selling a home, understanding its true value is crucial. This is where a real estate appraiser comes into play. Appraisers provide a professional opinion on the value of... Read more »
Josh Flagg Contracts for Charlie Puth’s Beverly Hills Home

Josh Flagg Contracts for Charlie Puth’s Beverly Hills Home

“Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” star Josh Flagg is under contract to purchase the Trousdale Estates home of Charlie Puth, The Real Deal has learned. Flagg, an agent with Compass, negotiated for... Read more »
Buyer of Kanye West’s Malibu Home Shares His Strategy

Buyer of Kanye West’s Malibu Home Shares His Strategy

For some, Kanye West’s former house in Malibu looks like a bunker on the beach after the rapper stripped the cement structure of finishes, plumbing and electrical wires. But Belwood Investments owner... Read more »
Zillow adds climate risk data to home listings

Zillow adds climate risk data to home listings

Insured losses for Hurricane Helene are now estimated at over $6 billion, but the uninsured losses are far higher. That’s because the vast majority of homes impacted by the storm, especially in... Read more »
Senior-held home equity jumps to T in Q2

Senior-held home equity jumps to $14T in Q2

Homeowners 62 and older saw their collective home equity levels rise in the second quarter of 2024 by roughly $600 billion, increasing to a total of $14 trillion and continuing a streak... Read more »
Will Las Vegas Home Prices Reach New Highs in 2024?

Will Las Vegas Home Prices Reach New Highs in 2024?

The Las Vegas housing market has been a topic of much discussion and speculation about home price declines. As we look towards the rest of 2024, potential buyers and sellers are keen... Read more »