Source: Housing Logic — Buying your first home is a big freaking deal. How do you know which loan is right for you? How do you swing the down payment? How do you ensure your offer isn’t too low or too high? What don’t you know that you don’t know? Ack! Breathe,...
Source: CNBC — If you recently made a profit selling your home, it may come with a costly surprise this filing season: capital gains taxes on your windfall. In 2021, the average U.S. home seller scored a profit of $94,092, up 71% from $55,000 two years ago,...
Source: Market Watch — The numbers: Existing-home sales increased by nearly 7% between December and January, hitting a seasonally-adjusted, annual rate of 6.5 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Compared to a year ago, sales were down...
Source: Scotsman Guide — As a nearly $9 million settlement between federal regulators and Trustmark National Bank makes painfully evident, few things present more unwelcome press for mortgage bankers and servicers than accusations of redlining or...
Source: South China Morning Post — About 250,000 needy families face an average wait of six years for a public flat in Hong Kong, the longest duration in more than two decades, according to official figures released on Monday. The average wait is double the...
