Source: Point2Homes — Buying a home might seem simple, but there’s actually a lot more involved than you might initially think. For instance, in addition to a variety of new terms to understand, there’s also paperwork to complete and fees to pay before closing...
Source: Point 2 Homes — What is Landlord Insurance? Landlord insurance is a policy that is specifically designed to protect owners of rental properties. There are different levels of coverage, but for the most part, the policy is aimed at non-owner-occupied...
Source: Forbes — As real estate transactions have moved online, so have scammers who hope to intercept money that’s meant for down payments and funding loans. According to the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report, nearly 14,000 people fell victim to...
Source: Point 2 Homes— The 5% rule was coined by Canadian investment portfolio manager Ben Felix. It stems from the general consensus among potential homebuyers that if you can afford to make mortgage payments that are equal or less than what you’re paying in...
Source: Money — Carlos Barros was elated when he refinanced his mortgage back in May 2020, locking in a 3.125% rate and reducing his monthly payments by about $220. Unfortunately, the feeling didn’t last long. “Just a week or so after I closed on my refinance —...
Source: Housing Wire — Could it finally be happening? Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) have reintroduced federal legislation that would allow remote online legislation (RON) nationwide. Dubbed the Securing and Enabling Commerce Using...
Senate Approves 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
