Typical homebuyers made $107,000 annually, used a real estate agent in 2023: NAR survey
Buying a house was obtainable only for the haves in 2023 as home prices and mortgage rates soared. Homebuyers’ median household income increased...
Homestar Financial Corp. to cease retail operations
A combination of mortgage volatility and extreme margin compression forced Homestar Financial Corp. to suspend retail operations.
The Gainesville, Georgia-based lender announced plans to...
How to Get a Real Estate License in Texas
Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the...
Existing home sales retreated in March: NAR
Existing home sales slumped last month under the weight of elevated mortgage rates.
Existing home sales receded by 4.3% in March to a seasonally...
Small businesses power the title insurance industry
May marks National Small Business Month in the U.S., an opportunity to recognize and promote the work of small businesses and their contributions...
Retiring at age 65 is no longer feasible, older investors say
Retirement at 65 has been a longstanding norm for U.S. workers, but older investors believe that not only is such an outcome unfeasible,...
6 best online real estate schools in Texas for 2024
Ready to find the best online real estate schools in Texas? Completing the required 180 hours of prelicensing coursework is your first step...
Amid housing slowdown, new construction grew most in exurban areas in Q3
In the third quarter of 2023, single-family and multifamily home construction grew in outlying areas instead of urban centers.
That’s according to the National...
High mortgage rates sideline homeowners from tapping home equity: ICE
Rising home prices have pushed the third quarter’s tappable home equity amount near its 2022 peak, but interest rates are making homeowners reluctant...
Mortgage rates trend down for the third straight week
Mortgage rates fell this week as the October inflation report drove down the yield on the 10-year Treasury. On Thursday, investors priced in...