The ability to retrieve quotes from private mortgage insurers helps borrowers assess their options and streamlines the mortgage insurance process for lenders. Source: Inman News
Posts published in “home buying”
Would student loan forgiveness help young homebuyers? Not necessarily
By The Citizen on May 13, 2022
Forgiving student loan debt would have lots of economic impacts, but one of the most common arguments in the debate over this policy is that…
Redfin economist: The Fed can change its mind
By The Citizen on May 13, 2022
While an abrupt shift in policy isn’t expected, Fed Chair Jerome Powell affirms that, “If things come in better than we expect, then we’re prepared…
7 features the world’s wealthiest homebuyers can’t live without today
By The Citizen on May 13, 2022
Luxury Portfolio International surveyed more than 4,600 high-income and high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 countries to find out what luxury buyers want now. Source:…
As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020
By The Citizen on May 12, 2022
Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday. Source: Inman…
Homeowner equity increased 3% during Q1
By The Citizen on May 11, 2022
Nearly 45 percent of homes were considered equity rich, up from 41.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, and just 31.9 percent in the…
Why first-time buyers should consider buying now
By The Citizen on May 11, 2022
The residential real estate market is on the cusp of substantial change. Bret Weinstein offers his take on opportunities that exist when there’s a massive…
Ember’s app for buyers reflects its approach to simplifying co-ownership: Tech Review
By The Citizen on May 6, 2022
Although not a technology company in the traditional sense, Ember has developed a mobile app to facilitate owner operation, communication and service needs. Source: Inman…
ClimateCheck now available on NAR’s Realtors Property Resource
By The Citizen on April 27, 2022
The climate change risk data company has partnered with the National Association of Realtors to provide property risk ratings to members through an integration with…
The secret to generating more ‘offer-ready’ buyers
By The Citizen on April 27, 2022
Do you have buyers who are on the fence about writing an offer? Bernice Ross interviews Andrew Flachner of RealScout on how to get your…