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Want to Buy a Home Without a Mortgage? Here’s How
Source: The Motley Fool --- Mortgages have gotten expensive. Last year, it was more than possible to sign a 30-year mortgage at under 3%, especially with great credit. Nowadays, you might end up paying somewhere around 6% for a 30-year loan. Unfortunately, most buyers...
The major county in America where home prices just dropped the most is …
Source: Market Watch --- Home buyers have watched as home prices marched upwards for the past few years, but now many of you will finally get some relief — at least in some spots. “Home price appreciation has slowed dramatically in most markets, and there are even...
NAR Delays Decision on Clear Cooperation Policy
Council of Multiple Listing Services put its support behind the organization’s course of action. Continue Reading NAR Delays Decision on Clear Cooperation Policy
FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
The maximum LTV ratio of purchase loans eligible for appraisal waivers increasing from 80% to 90%. Continue Reading FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
Year-to-date, home sales in Wisconsin are up 3.8% compared to the first nine months of 2023. Continue Reading More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
The platform is being launched on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Continue Reading New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
The Coastal Association of Realtors is among the lawsuit’s supporters. Continue Reading Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
MBA predicts mortgage rates will reach 5.9% by the end of 2025. Continue Reading Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Wyndham Teams with Reside on Extended-Stay Hotels
The partnership marks the debut of its Wyndham Residence tier in the US. Continue Reading Wyndham Teams with Reside on Extended-Stay Hotels
Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Christine Chandler and Owen Lee were sworn in as chairperson-elect and vice chairperson, respectively. Continue Reading Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Rosegate Mortgage Partners with Investment Firm on Origination Platform
Craig Freel, Rice Park’s president and co-chief investment officer, said, “We’re looking forward to cultivating this relationship.” Continue Reading Rosegate Mortgage Partners with Investment Firm on Origination Platform
FICO Rolls Out Tool to Simulate Credit Score Impacts
The tool can run credit event scenarios from an applicant’s credit report data and determine the potential impact to that individual’s actual FICO Score. Continue Reading FICO Rolls Out Tool to Simulate Credit Score Impacts














