by | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Pending home sales continued their volatile up-and-down swing pattern in February, rising a modest 2% after falling 4.6% for the month of January. In spite of data that indicates sluggish activity in the historical context, the Midwest and Southern regions saw gains...
by | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Down payments noticeably increased during 2024, according to the latest findings from Realtor.com—the report states that 2024 saw the highest down payments in the history of this data being recorded. In Q4 2024, the median down payment on a primary residence was...
by | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Wednesday it will no longer allow non-permanent residents or non-U.S. citizens to obtain FHA-insured mortgages. This significant policy shift aligns with the Trump administration’s tougher...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage rates ticked down a little this week as experts point to ongoing stability in rates being a plus for some buyers, while still presenting challenges to first-time buyers. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 26, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending March 21, the Market...
by | Mar 26, 2025 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
After essentially putting off a decision on the Clear Cooperation Policy for several months despite significant pressure, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) yesterday offered what appeared to be its final decision, toeing a narrow line by affirming the...