REAL ESTATE NEWS - Financing and Mortgages

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Avoiding Real Estate Scams: Lessons from a Personal Cautionary Tale
Be cautious of rising real estate scams: fake lenders, phony inspections & pressure tactics. Verify documents and avoid upfront fees.
Real estate investor shares cautionary tale of avoiding scams and financial loss.
Working-Class Homeownership Eludes as Investors Dominate Housing Market
First-time buyers feel like working class being elbowed out by wealthy tycoons in 2025 real estate market.
Working-class families struggle with homeownership in a market dominated by investors nationwide.
Florida Housing Markets May Experience Price Declines by Mid-2026
24 Florida housing markets may see price drops by mid-2026: Trends, insights for buyers & sellers.
Florida housing market graph with declining price trend by mid-2026 forecast.
Housing Market Recovery Hinges on 2025 Mortgage Rate Shifts
Will 2025 housing market see a boost? Mortgage rate drops and their impact on homebuyers & sellers.
Housing market recovery dependent on 2025 mortgage rate fluctuations nationwide.
Credit scores now outpacing climate as major home insurance cost factor
Homeowners with lower credit scores face higher insurance costs, despite disaster-prone areas having higher premiums.
Homeowners in US face rising insurance costs due to credit scores and climate.
Mortgage Rates Update: 30-Year FRM Falls, 15-Year Rate Rises August 16, 2025
Mortgage rates steady at 6.66% on August 16, with potential for further Fed-driven rate cuts.
Mortgage rates update: 30-year FRM drops, 15-year rate increases in US market.
2025 US Housing Market Outlook and Trends
Norada Real Estate's 2025 housing market forecast: Expert analysis of Jan-June data and trends.
US housing market forecast, trends, and predictions for 2025 in America.
2026 Mortgage Rate Outlook from Berkshire Hathaway Insights
Berkshire Hathaway's 2025-2026 mortgage rate forecast: Expert insights and strategies for navigating the housing market.
Berkshire Hathaway experts discuss 2026 mortgage rate forecast in a conference setting.
The Bill's Ripple Effect on Commercial Property Markets
David McCarthy examines Section 899 of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on commercial real estate.
Politician introduces bill affecting commercial property markets, causing market fluctuations nationwide.
CFPB Layoffs Clear Hurdle in Appeals Court Ruling
CFPB staff cuts blocked, Fannie Mae faces lawsuit, and Fed official calls for rate cuts.
CFPB employees face layoffs after appeals court upholds ruling in Washington D.C.
Vegas Real Estate Outlook: Crash or Rebound in the Next 24 Months?
Las Vegas Housing Market Forecast: Expert Insights on 2025-2026 Price Trends.
Las Vegas real estate market forecast: crash or rebound in 24 months.
Breaking Boundaries, Moving Fast: Insights from Glenn Kelman
Redfin CEO shares insights on what sets his brokerage apart from others, and his future career plans.
Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, speaking at a conference in Seattle.
Lending Costs Decline: Will Lower Rates Revitalize Home Purchases?
Declining rates and rising purchase applications bring hope to slow markets.
Homes, mortgage rates, and lenders in a market with declining interest costs.
Fixed Mortgage Rate Hits Historic Low This Week
30-year mortgage rates plummet to lowest levels in months: Should you buy or refinance now?
US mortgage rates plummet to historic low, impacting homebuyers nationwide this week.
Mortgage rates drop to 10-month low, enticing potential homebuyers.
Economists say a fall upswing is still possible despite low rates and stalling inventory growth.
Homes for sale in various locations with low mortgage rates attract buyers.

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