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Mortgage insurance premiums on FHA-backed loans will be lower by 25 basis points on loans endorsed starting January 27, the federal government announced today. “After four straight years…

A seven-year boom in the high-end apartment sector may be nearing an end. Landlords of luxury rental properties likely will need to cut rents and offer concessions as…

From Forbes: “When listing your home for sale, the goal is to generate interest and capture the attention of discerning buyers. Beyond high-quality photos and a competitive listing…

The national housing market is largely predicted to moderate in 2017, but a handful of metros are expected to beat expectations. In fact, 10 housing markets are looking…

A great kitchen can help you sell a home, and real estate professionals are making sure to spotlight it in their marketing. Of all the homes listed for…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released a mortgagee letter Wednesday setting out requirements for when a buyer of a condo unit can get FHA-insured financing…

Who has the hottest single-family housing market this fall? Fort Lauderdale, Fla., according to a new report released by Ten-X, an online real estate marketplace. Ten-X ranked the…

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage surged to its highest level since June. “This is the first week since June that mortgage rates were above 3.48 percent, snapping an…

The home ownership rate among those who are under 35 will continue to drop through 2025, according to a new report released by John Burns, a real estate…

Could the wrong shade of paint dampen buyers’ interest in a home? As a real estate pro, you can point sellers in the right direction when they’re considering…

A new reality series on YouTube shows the gritty side of real estate. Noah Kaplan, a 30-year-old real estate pro based in New York, created a YouTube series…

Mortgage rates continue to hover around all-time lows with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 3.43 percent this week. “This marks the ninth consecutive week that mortgage rates have…

Fixed-rate mortgages dropped slightly this week compared to the previous week, and continue to hover near all-time lows. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 2 basis points to 3.43…

Public comments provided by listing agents can give information about the property amenities, architecture, and neighborhood information, and they can also impact the days a property is on…

For renters who aspire to be home owners, transitioning from an apartment to a house requires a shift in their thinking that they may not be prepared to…

President Obama has signed H.R. 3700 – the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act” into law. The National Association of REALTORS® hailed the development as a “significant step” in…

Fixed-rate mortgages this week dropped to their lowest averages of the year, which analysts attribute to the fallout from last week’s “Brexit” vote. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged…