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University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
The four-year degree program begins in 2025. Continue Reading University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
NAR Seeks Supreme Court Input to Stop DOJ’s Relaunched Probe
NAR plans to file a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court by Oct. 10. Continue Reading NAR Seeks Supreme Court Input to Stop DOJ’s Relaunched Probe
Treasury Department Rolls Out New Initiative to Increase Housing Affordability
“Given the scale of the challenge, we must and will continue to do more,” said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Continue Reading Treasury Department Rolls Out New Initiative to Increase Housing Affordability
Home Depot Foundation Grants $9M to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans
The funds will support the construction of more than 300 new housing units and the repair of nearly 200 additional units. Continue Reading Home Depot Foundation Grants $9M to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans
Ex-Employee Sues NAR for Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Roshani Sheth was a NAR project manager from 2014 to 2019. Continue Reading Ex-Employee Sues NAR for Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Does being married help or hinder when it comes to a mortgage?
Source: Yahoo! News --- With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, and the inevitable influx of proposals and engagements that come along with it, it’s worth knowing whether tying the knot has an impact when it comes to buying a new home. We asked some experts in-the-know...
Mortgage advice that you should think twice about following
Source: Mortgage Introducer --- Social media has given a platform for a lot of people claiming or making it appear that they are ‘experts’ on certain subjects, including mortgages. People can watch them anytime and anywhere, so the potential to reach a lot of...
Why growth of reverse mortgages is surging despite rapid rise in interest rates
Source: The Globe and Mail --- Reverse mortgages have always been a controversial financial product, but that hasn’t stopped their expansion in Canada or from becoming a growing source of interest among advisors as a potential recommendation for certain clients. A...
What is a good income to buy a house? You’ll need at least $100,000 in nearly 40% of markets
Source: USA Today --- Even as mortgage rates doubled since the start of the year, home prices grew in nine out of 10 metro markets in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report. Eighteen percent of the 186...
Spring homebuying and selling season is here. Are you ready?
Source: CNN Business --- Super Bowl weekend is the unofficial kick-off to the peak spring home buying and selling season, according to many real estate agents. Are you ready? If you’re feeling unsure and confused, you’re not alone. The US housing market is giving off...
Mortgage costs lock out California home buyers
Source: Cal Matters --- Back in 2021, when mortgage interest rates were plumbing all time-lows, Caitlyn O’Connell and her fiance nearly closed on a home in San Luis Obispo. They backed out of the deal after discovering major issues with mold, she said. Over the course...
Better Mortgage Review 2023
Source: Forbes Advisor --- What Better Mortgage Offers Better Mortgage originates home loans in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. It’s a subsidiary of Better, a digital homeownership holding company whose other subsidiaries sell home insurance, title services, home...
Bay Area Could See More Affordable Housing – If the Public Funds it
A new study suggests that the Bay Area could see nearly 33,000 new affordable housing units in the near future. The research, conducted by Enterprise Community Partners and the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority, found that 395 affordable housing developments are...
Redfin: Rent Prices See Smallest Increase in 20 Months
Increasing supply and waning demand are putting downward pressure on rental prices, according to a new report from Redfin. The median U.S. asking rent rose 2.4% year over year to $1,942 in January, the smallest increase since May 2021 and the lowest level in nearly a...
Title Company Recognized for Uncovering Real Estate Fraud
Kevin Tacher, CEO of Independence Title, was recognized by former Broward County Mayor Michael Udine and Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kair at a recent Parkland Chamber of Commerce meeting for his outstanding work in uncovering major real estate fraud...














