Orange County Register, Feb. 20, 2025-Jeff LazersonEvery dollar counts, especially during inflationary times. That’s why homebuyers or owners should consider cheaper, adjustable rates when shopping for mortgages.Click here for more
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Map Shows States With Lowest Real-Estate Taxes
Newsweek, Feb. 18, 2025-Joe EdwardsA new report from personal finance website WalletHub has revealed which states offer the lowest real-estate taxes—and which have the highest.Click here for more
How GSE Privatization Could Happen
Multi-Housing News, February 20, 2025-Jeffrey SteeleHUD’s new leader and some experts have floated the idea of taking this giant step. What would that mean? (MBA mention)Click here for more
Buyers Swap Out Fixer-Uppers For Remodeled Homes
National Mortgage Professional, Feb. 20, 2025-Katie JensenHome renovators have made an honest living by fixing up distressed properties, and putting them back on the market. But, the latest study from …
What Happens to a Mortgage When the House is Razed?
American Banker, Feb. 20, 2025-Nathan PlaceThe recent wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed more than 16,000 structures, including thousands of residences. In addition to the personal tragedy of losing a home, …
U.S. Housing Market Could Lose Nearly $1.5 Trillion in Value Due to Rising Costs of Climate Change
CNBC, Feb. 19, 2025-Diana OlickIt’s still too soon to fully calculate the cost of the Los Angeles wildfires, but one thing is clear: The cost of insurance will go up, …
Refinances See Mini Hot Streak Thanks to Lower Rates
National Mortgage News, Feb. 12, 2025-Spencer LeeBorrowers responded to a pullback in interest rates, leading to another surge for refinance activity last week.Click here for more (subscription)
Reverse Mortgages Could Be ‘Practical’ Long-Term Care Funding Option
HousingWire, Feb. 13, 2025-Chris ClowHealth care information and caregiving marketplace website Care.com published an article that examines several “practical” ways that someone could choose to finance their long-term care (LTC) …
Homeowners Can Tap up to $50,000 With Down-Payment Grant
Orange County Register, February 13, 2025-Jeff LazersonA motherlode of down payment assistance programs is available for California homebuyers. I’ve counted 347 programs, to be exact.Click here for more
Wire Fraud Losses Are Mounting
National Mortgage Professional, Feb 13, 2025-Lew SichelmanFirst-time homebuyers are especially at risk for wire fraud, report finds. Mortgage companies are also likely to be impersonated by scam artists. One third …