Real estate firms may be on the hook for wire fraud losses: CertifID
With the number of instances of wire fraud continuing to rise, many victims are turning to court to seek damages after a large portion of their life savings or business…
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Meet New Zero-Down Mortgage+Why Lumber Prices Are Dropping
Zero-down mortgages are back. That’s right. You can now get into a home with (potentially) zero dollars out-of-pocket. But wait…this is starting to sound a bit like 2008. Remember the…
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Should we be worried about the number of underwater homes?
One of the most alarming aspects of the housing bubble crash was the staggering number of Americans who were underwater on their homes. In 2010, CoreLogic’s national data in the…
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Refi business is picking up on falling mortgage rates
Mortgage applications shot up 15.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly application survey for the week ending June 7. On an unadjusted basis,…
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Fed holds rates steady amid mixed economic signals
As expected by virtually all market participants, the Federal Reserve maintained its short-term policy interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5% at its June meeting that concluded Wednesday afternoon. That’s the…
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Emergency Repairs for Rental Properties (Landlord Guide)
In This Article Key Takeaways Emergency repairs are significant issues that immediately impact safety or usability, while non-emergencies are less urgent. Landlords should prepare by educating tenants, establishing vendor…
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EasyKnock partners with FinLocker to bolster consumer financial health
Home equity solutions and sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock announced a partnership on Tuesday with financial fitness and homeownership platform FinLocker that will make FinLocker’s tools available free of charge to EasyKnock…
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Originations forecast through 2026 ‘dampened’ by inflation, GDP and labor market growth
Persistent economic trends that include inflation, a strong labor market and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will continue to “dampen” mortgage origination activity through at least the end of…
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New Zealand mayor slammed for recommending reverse mortgages
A mayor in a region of New Zealand, who recently suggested using reverse mortgages to fund various cost-of-living increases faced by the nation’s retirees, is pushing back against the backlash…
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How to Write a Rental Property Listing (The Perfect Formula)
In This Article Key Takeaways Write an eye-catching title that includes key details and a unique feature. Craft a compelling description highlighting the property’s best aspects, essential information, and…
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