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Be on the lookout for these six red flags in the homebuying process. It could save you thousands, a real-estate attorney said.
Source: Insider --- Buying a house is already a difficult process, and compounding that with an unhelpful — or even devious — real-estate agent as a co-pilot can add stress and even unnecessary costs. Purposefully confusing contracts and some real-estate agents'...
Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase
Source: Gazette-Times --- Experian examined mortgage rate data from Freddie Mac and the number of mortgage applications to see how rising interest rates are affecting potential homebuyers. Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase Americans are...
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
Starting in November, renters can sign up for rent reporting directly through Zillow to start having their payments reported each month. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
California Association of Realtors Launches Foundation to Unite Multiple Charitable Programs
PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 after going through difficulties trying to secure his first mortgage. Continue Reading LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
The estate provides 570 feet of shoreline along Geist Reservoir with a three-slip boat deck. Continue Reading Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
Brian Shaughnessy was named president of the new division. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
“All Californians deserve an affordable place to live — close to jobs, schools, and opportunity,” said Newsom in a statement. Continue Reading Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
The 19-acre property was constructed in the 1960s as an enclosed mall and redeveloped as a mixed-use development in 2008. Continue Reading Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
The report observed that the largest municipality in every province west of Atlantic Canada recorded property tax hikes between the last two national censuses. Continue Reading Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike














