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Why Owning Real Estate in Retirement Is a Good Idea
Source: Crossroads Today --- Owning rental real estate can be a good idea, no matter what age you are. But owning real estate in retirement can be extra advantageous because it can help you diversify your retirement income while also padding your retirement savings....
MLO recession survival guide Part 2: Buyers’ agents and underwater home sellers
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Consumer mortgage originations plummet — so what now? The rapid mortgage interest rate hikes of 2022 caught homebuyers and sellers completely off balance. With prices toppling traditional sales volume and mortgage rates essentially...
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Thompson was sworn in on June 22, 2022. Continue Reading FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ leadership during the crisis created a controversy. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
“As we move further into 2025, the stakes have never been higher,” says publisher John G. Stevens. Continue Reading Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
The respondents cited document abstraction as the business area with the greatest potential for AI impact. Continue Reading New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Nearly half of retirees said their home is the only thing allowing them to have a comfortable retirement. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
The digital-only bank’s layoffs will affect less than 5% of its workforce. Continue Reading Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
The Mortgage Firm Settles Federal Charges of Redlining
The Mortgage Firm was accused by the DOJ of violating the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Continue Reading The Mortgage Firm Settles Federal Charges of Redlining
Court Restores Deed Stolen in High Profile North Carolina Case
Dawn Mangum attempted to list Dr. Craig Adams’ home for sale at $4 million. Continue Reading Court Restores Deed Stolen in High Profile North Carolina Case
Report: The Top Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
Realtor.com noted all 10 of the top markets have a median listing price well below the national median of $416,880. Continue Reading Report: The Top Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
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