Change in Buying Habits Leads to Real Estate Warehouse Boom

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Consumers are stockpiling essentials, and firms are rethinking their previous lean inventory strategies.

NAR Calls for Servicing Relief as Banks Tighten Mortgages

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JP Morgan Chase may be leading a trend in announcing stricter home purchase loan requirements, including a credit score of at least 700 and a 20% down payment.

‘That’s Who We R’ Campaign Nabs Prestigious Marketing Award

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A national branding campaign stressing the importance of using a REALTOR® receives major accolades for its “innovative and effective” consumer marketing strategy.

6 Tips That Can Reduce Real Estate Pros’ Taxes

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Tax Day has moved to July 15, but here are six ways you can start to save now.

1 in 4 Americans Say They’ll Use Stimulus Check on Housing

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The first wave of checks is due to arrive on Wednesday, and many consumers already have plans for how they’ll use the extra money.

Do ‘Force Majeure’ Clauses Include a Pandemic?

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Educate yourself on “force majeur”—or the “Act of God” clauses—and how they might apply during the era of COVID-19.

A Hefty Contribution to Needy Neighbors

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Washington REALTORS® donates $100,000 for state’s food banks.

Redfin: 12% of Offers Came From Virtual Tours Only

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The brokerage says just a month ago, almost no homes garnered an offer without an in-person visit.

Fed Issues $2.3 Trillion Stimulus; More SBA Loans May Be on the Way

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The extra funding includes $600 million for forgivable loans to aid small and mid-sized businesses.

Freddie: Still ‘Room for Rates to Move Down’

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Mortgage rates could shift lower in the second half of this year, Freddie Mac’s chief economist says.