New Guides: Energy Efficiency, Historic Property
Two new NAR guides share real-world advice on lowering energy bills and what to consider when buying a home with history.
RE Q&A: Can Board Dictate Deed Names?
Club rules can’t override deed laws and owners can keep names on the title even if the club limits who qualifies for membership.
Securing Your Business Against Cyber Threats
Cybercrime cost businesses $16.6B last year, but prevention is possible. Strong passwords, software updates, staff training and backups provide protections.
Results-Focused Web Design As the New Standard
Results-focused web design boosts SEO, speeds up load times, improves the user experience and drives conversions for real business growth.
New Guides: Energy Efficiency, History Property
Two new NAR guides share real-world advice on lowering energy bills and what to consider when buying a home with history.
ARMs Gain Appeal as Rates Rise Again
A stronger jobs report and global trade uncertainty pushed mortgage rates higher. More buyers are considering adjustable-rate loans.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up, Ending 5-Week Decline
Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.72% from 6.67% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates rose to 5.86% from 5.80%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said.
VantageScore OK’d for Mortgage Underwriting
Fannie and Freddie will now accept VantageScore 4.0, a move that could help more buyers qualify by including rent, utility and telecom payments in scores.
How Soon Can You Tap Home Equity?
Homeowners can tap equity soon after buying if they have 15% to 20% equity. The best rates go to those with more equity, strong credit and low debt.
Investors Buying Growing Share of U.S. Homes
Investors purchased 265,000 homes in the January-March quarter, an increase of 1.2% from the same period a year earlier, a new report found.