Are home prices really rising or did they already fall 10%

Are home prices really rising or did they already fall 10%

  It is interesting that inventory is increasing, demand is declining, and yet home prices are staying relatively stable and or increasing based on the latest data from the National Association of Realtors.  How accurate is this data?  What alternative metric...
Consolidation in the mortgage industry hits overdrive, what does this mean for you?

Consolidation in the mortgage industry hits overdrive, what does this mean for you?

  Rocket Mortgage announced the acquisition of Mr. Cooper mortgage, the largest loan servicer in the US,  which will now service 2.1 trillion dollars in loans and the combined company will have access to over 10 million combined clients. Will this lead to a 2/3...
2025 National Real Estate predictions, what happens now?

2025 National Real Estate predictions, what happens now?

    2025 was set to be the big recovery in real estate with rates lowering setting us up for a great year.  Instead, rates are hovering around 7%, inventory is rising, and long term treasuries are pointing to higher rates for longer.  There is also a trade...
Rocket mortgage acquires redfin, what does this mean for real estate?

Rocket mortgage acquires redfin, what does this mean for real estate?

  In a surprise move, Rocket mortgage is acquiring the real estate brokerage company Redfin for 1.8 billion.  Why is a mortgage company interested in a real estate broker?  What does this mean for realtors, consumers, and competitors?  Will this purchase...
Can the government “take” you property for unpaid taxes

Can the government “take” you property for unpaid taxes

  Over the last 100 years or so counties have operated under the assumption that if property taxes (or in some cases water/sewer, etc…) are not paid then the county can “take” the property for the unpaid taxes.  A recent supreme court ruling radically alters this...