Tag: real estate broker

In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sits down with author and investment banker Chris Whalen to explore the potential pitfalls of ending the federal conservatorships of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This interview … Continue readingChris Whalen on ending GSE conservatorships: The mortgage industry ‘will unite to oppose‘

Rapid changes in mortgage rates have left many would-be homebuyers asking: Is now a good time to buy? Will prices go up or down? Will mortgage rates and affordability improve or get worse?  There is no “perfect” time to buy, of course. But there are … Continue readingIs now a good time to buy a house?

Anywhere brand Century 21 is growing its presence in Massachusetts. On Thursday, the Century 21 Custom Home Realty affiliate announced its acquisition of Mansfield, Massachusetts-based Monarch Realty Group. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Through this acquisition, the firm now boasts 60 … Continue readingCentury 21 expands in Massachusetts through acquisition

Tim Nelson, reverse department manager at VIP Mortgage, is a 35-year veteran of the mortgage business, and he has been solely focused on reverse mortgages for the past 15 years. Nelson recently sat down with HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) to share perspectives on what … Continue readingReverse pro turned customer shares insights gained from the other side of the table

Mortgage rates fell this week and they are now far from the levels widely discussed after the election. With the final jobs report for 2024, mortgage rates made a nice move lower today, and it’s been a positive story this week. We discussed this possibility … Continue readingMortgage rates fall on jobs week data