by Jesse Williams | Jan 3, 2022 | Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Q: I own my home 50/50 with a friend. Neither of us has any close relatives that we would want to leave our half of the house. I read your article about owning a property with other people. Would it be okay to add something to my will stating that my friend will...
by Liz Ruggiero | Dec 29, 2021 | Agents, Brokers, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Teams |
Pending home sales contracted in November following a mid-season rebound in contract signings the prior month, according to the newest report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator of...
by Liz Ruggiero | Dec 29, 2021 | Agents, Brokers, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Teams |
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Sandra L. Thompson recently released the following statement on climate change: ”The FHFA recognizes that climate change poses a serious threat to the U.S. housing finance system. As a member of the...
by Jesse Williams | Dec 28, 2021 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, Luxury, News, Teams |
2021 is going down in history as a historical year for the housing market across America. It was the year of the frustrated buyer, particularly in the first half of the year. The inventory of homes for sale and the number of homes being listed for sale were not nearly...
by Jesse Williams | Dec 28, 2021 | Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Buying a home has never been more expensive, but if you can find one you can afford, there’s some good news after you move in: You might be able to take advantage of the mortgage interest deduction to lower your tax bill. IRS rules regarding the mortgage...
by Jesse Williams | Dec 27, 2021 | Agents, Brokers, Consumer, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Teams |
New-home sales increased in November, driven by strong buyer demand, low existing-home inventory and a predicted increase for mortgage interest rates, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department. Key details: Newly built, single-family home sales in...