An Overview of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Real Estate • 01.15.2025
Real Estate Investment Trusts, commonly known as REITs, were established by Congress in 1960 to provide individuals with the opportunity to invest in income-generating real esta...
Survey: Over One-Third of U.S. Homeowners Intend to Stay Put Indefinitely
Real Estate • 01.14.2025
According to a recent Redfin survey, 34% of U.S. homeowners report they have no plans to sell their homes. An additional 27% indicate they wouldn’t consider selling for at least...
Potential Impacts of Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Mortgage • 01.13.2025
The prospect of privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-sponsored mortgage entities, has resurfaced with discussions about potential policy changes in the upcomin...
Home Tours Increase, but Sales Remain Sluggish Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
Real Estate • 01.13.2025
While the new year has brought a slight increase in home tours, elevated mortgage rates continue to impact the pace of home sales, according to a report from Redfin.
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California Bans Insurance Policy Cancellations in L.A. Until 2026 Amid Wildfire Costs
Legal • 01.13.2025
California’s Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a moratorium on insurance policy cancellations in areas of Los Angeles most affected by recent wildfires. The mandator...
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased Slightly in December
Mortgage • 01.13.2025
Mortgage credit availability rose in December, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) increasing by 0.7% compared to November, b...
How to Analyze Real Estate Rental Properties: Capitalization Rate Explained
Real Estate • 01.17.2025
When you're analyzing a real estate deal for a rental property, one of the most common metrics you'll hear about is cap rate or capitalization rate...
How Do REITs Work?
Real Estate • 01.15.2025
REITs, or real estate investment trusts, were created by Congress in 1960 to give all individuals the opportunity to benefit from investing in inco...
Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Valuation Methods
Real Estate • 01.15.2025
When you're buying a commercial real estate investment and you're planning to put a loan on that property, the lender is likely going to have a few...
How to Analyze Real Estate Rental Properties: Capitalization Rate Explained
Real Estate • 01.17.2025
When you're analyzing a real estate deal for a rental property, one of the most common metrics you'll hear about is cap rate or capitalization rate...
December Inflation Report Shows Modest Increase
Economic • 01.17.2025
According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation edged up slightly in December. Prices incr...
Historic Settlement Between HUD and PHH Mortgage Corporation
Legal • 01.15.2025
The settlement marks the largest reimbursement in HUD history for FHA borrowers, with nearly $3.5 million distributed to over 50,000...
Will Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% in 2025? Insights from Experts
Mortgage • 01.15.2025
The beginning of 2025 has brought a mix of signals for the U.S. economy. While inflation has eased from its peak in 2023, it remains above the Fede...
How Do REITs Work?
Real Estate • 01.15.2025
REITs, or real estate investment trusts, were created by Congress in 1960 to give all individuals the opportunity to benefit from investing in inco...
Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Valuation Methods
Real Estate • 01.15.2025
When you're buying a commercial real estate investment and you're planning to put a loan on that property, the lender is likely going to have a few...
Federal Reserve Likely to Maintain Current Interest Rates
Economic • 01.15.2025
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold steady on interest rates, according to financial advisory firm deVere Group. This outlook comes after the r...
Why Do I Need Two Types of Title Insurance?
Title • 01.13.2025
Q: We are buying our first home and are stretching our savings to cover the down payment, closing costs, and moving expenses. Our...
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