Redfin Has Arrived in Vancouver!
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43% Debt-to-Income? FHA Imposing Hurdles
If you’ve been following the news you might have heard that FHA is putting up hurdles for higher-risk borrowers to get their home loan application approved. The Federal Housing Administration on March 14 said applicants with…
Most neighborly neighborhoods: Auburndale learns sign language for 2-year-old
Samantha Savitz is just like many other toddlers—she’s social, bubbly, and she loves a good joke. But little Sam wasn’t always able to communicate with her neighbors in the Newton, Massachusetts neighborhood of Auburndale. That’s because two-year-old…
Self-employed? You Have a New Friend When Applying for a Home Loan
The two largest sources of mortgage money in the United States want you to know your chances of getting approved for a home loan if you’re self-employed has just gotten a lot better. Fannie Mae and…
How Recession-Proof is Your Home?
Big, old houses lost the least value in the Great Recession As we near the end of a decade that will be remembered for a strong resurgence in the housing market, some economists (including Robert Shiller,…
Moving Stressing You Out? Try these 11 Self-Care Tips
The psychology of moving is well documented. Moving house is considered one of the most stressful life events by researchers. Even cats and dogs experience moving stress, but unlike humans, we can’t explain to them why it’s happening….
Moehrl v.National Association of REALTORS®, et al. Litigation FAQs
There has been considerable media interest in the litigation filed on March 6 challenging the MLS system and the way that broker commissions are paid. The following are FAQs about the case. 1. Is it okay…
March Madness 2019: Real Estate Edition
One of the most exciting events in all of sports, March Madness 2019, just began. For those of you who may not know, March Madness—also known as the NCAA Tournament—is a single elimination tournament comprised of…
Spring 2019 homebuying and neighborhood guide
Finally, some good news for first-time home buyers: the housing market is starting to cool after years of crowded open houses, skyrocketing prices, and tight competition. What’s changed? Inventory is starting to come back from very…
Is That Email Really From NAR? How to Know
Once in a while you might get an email that looks like it’s from NAR but really isn’t. Like so many other phishing scams, these emails try to look like they’re official correspondence from a trusted…