New Vs. Used: The Price Gap Is Shrinking
The price gap between new and existing homes has all but disappeared
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The 'Vanishing' First-Time Buyer
The median age of all homebuyers hit an all-time high in 2024
Sichelman: The Human Touch Works Wonders
Sometimes buyers need emotional intelligence, not artificial
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Realty Fees On The Rebound
Real estate commissions are trending back up, post-NAR settlement.
Wire Fraud Losses Are Mounting
First-time homebuyers are especially at risk for wire fraud, report finds.
Spiking Escrows Shock Unsuspecting Borrowers
One-third of typical mortgage payment now made up of taxes and insurance
Politics Playing Significant Role In Relocation Preferences
Half of current homeowners planning to move in 2025 cite politics as driving motivation
Conforming Lock Volumes Hit New Low In December
As borrowers increasingly rely on government and non-conforming loans, the GSE market has shrunk dramatically
'Dream Of Homeownership' Transcends High Costs, Generational Gaps
As the average age of homebuyers rises, "many Americans still see the ideal of having a home belongs to them," Realtor.com's Laura Eddy says.
How To Help Borrowers Spot Red Flags Of Mortgage Fraud
Nine years after a foreclosure relief scam unfolded, the FTC is releasing seized funds. Lessons for LOs abound in how it all went down.