Real Estate Agent Tools
A Guide to Seller-Paid Mortgage-Rate Buydowns
Source: US News --- At a time when mortgage rates have increased sharply, home shoppers may be able to lock in better terms with a rewarding seller concession: interest-rate buydowns. A seller-paid rate buydown can typically help buyers save more money on monthly...
Letter to the editor: How do I tell the difference between a business and consumer mortgage?
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Question: What is the difference between a business and consumer mortgage loan? Answer: A business mortgage — also known as a commercial loan — is a separate category of mortgage controlled by California rules and practices than a...
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4%
Single-family housing completions were at a rate of 1.06 million, a 7.1% uptick from the revised January rate of 995,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 11.4%
Canadian Housing Starts Declined in February
In the rural markets, housing starts had a monthly SAAR estimate of 19,246 units. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Declined in February
New Rental Home Community Opening in Phoenix
Rents start at $2,710 per month. Continue Reading New Rental Home Community Opening in Phoenix
Wyoming Legislature Session Ends Without Passing Housing-Related Bills
Sen. Stacy Jones, a former real estate broker, said, “We ran out of time.” Continue Reading Wyoming Legislature Session Ends Without Passing Housing-Related Bills
Radian Issues $1 Million Credit Line to Fund Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
“Philadelphia is facing a housing shortage that has eroded affordability,” said Radian CEO Rick Thornberry. Continue Reading Radian Issues $1 Million Credit Line to Fund Affordable Housing in Philadelphia
Survey: 1 in 4 Americans Want to Move Abroad Because of Trump
Among those considering relocation, Canada and the UK are the most sought-after destinations Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 4 Americans Want to Move Abroad Because of Trump
Sharp Drop in Canadian Home Sales Blamed on Tariff Concerns
The national average sale price of $668,097 was down 3.3% from $690,903 in February 2024. Continue Reading Sharp Drop in Canadian Home Sales Blamed on Tariff Concerns
KV Debuts New Fund Focused on Western Canadian Real Estate Market
Eligible and accredited investors can subscribe to the KV Building Products Access Fund LP through their investment advisors. Continue Reading KV Debuts New Fund Focused on Western Canadian Real Estate Market
Retailer Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy
The Forever 21 trademark and intellectual property are owned by Authentic Brands, which licenses them to F21 OpCo. Continue Reading Retailer Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy
HUD and Interior Team to Identify Federal Lands for Developing Affordable Housing
20% of the nation’s landmass is owned by the Department of Interior. Continue Reading HUD and Interior Team to Identify Federal Lands for Developing Affordable Housing
