Posted on March 25th, 2021 You’ve seen the headlines – mortgage rates have jumped from recent all-time lows. And they’re seemingly on an upward spiral that can’t be stopped. Except, they’ve actually seen some improvement over the past [...]
It’s been some time since I’ve done mortgage Q&A, so without further delay, let’s explore the following question: “Do you need 20% down to buy a house?” If you chat with anyone older than 50 (maybe 60), they’ll probably tell you that[...]
The ability to generate listings is the most valuable skill an agent can develop. But where are the opportunities, and how can we add value to homeowners in a way that positions us to garner more listings right now? The following strategies will [...]
By now, you’ve probably already heard of Clubhouse, the invite-only audio app that’s taking the social media world by storm. As a real estate agent, here are the basics you need to know — plus a few tips to get started. Have you heard [...]
The Importance of Knowing How to Calculate a Mortgage While there are plenty of mortgage calculators out there that do all the heavy lifting for you It can actually be helpful to know the math behind it You’ll probably better understand the [...]
Rent prices are significantly higher than they were at the same time last year, rising by a nationwide 3.8 percent in January. Rent prices are significantly higher than they were at the same time last year, rising by a nationwide 3.8 percent in [...]
iBuyers purchased 0.3 percent of all homes sold across 418 U.S. metro areas analyzed by Redfin during the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 0.8 percent of all homes sold the year before. iBuyers have been back in action now for months, after [...]
Despite their staggering financial losses, the evidence suggests that Zillow and Opendoor remain staunchly pro-consumer. This post has been republished with permission from Mike DelPrete. The “reinvention of real estate” comes with a [...]
REX alleges Zillow’s shift to IDX feed is “driving consumers away from REX.” After working with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and suing the state of Oregon, discount [...]
U.S. District Judge John Barker argued that Congress lacked the authority to give the CDC power to halt evictions and that the moratorium threatened to impinge upon landlords’ rights under state law. The DOJ filed a notice on Saturday to appeal[...]