Real estate News
How Much Should You Put Down on a House?
Key Takeaways You don’t need 20% down to buy a home—many buyers qualify with as little as 3% or even 0% depending on the loan type. The “right” down payment depends on your finances, balancing lower monthly costs and PMI savings aga...
Compass-Anywhere Deal Becomes Reality For Resi Landscape
With the Compass and Anywhere Real Estate’s mega-merger closed months ahead of schedule, the residential industry is now in the wait-and-see phase for the ripple effects from the seismic deal. The earliest symptom so far is New York City’s...
Difference Between Agents and Brokers in Real Estate
What is the difference between a real estate agent and a broker? A real estate agent is licensed to represent buyers and sellers, but they must work under a supervising broker. A real estate broker has completed advanced education and lic...
Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump Agree on Corporate Homebuying
Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking aim at institutional investors making purchases in the residential market. Following a similar announcement by President Donald Trump, Newsom is planning to work with local legislators to prevent private equity and ...
Chinese Immigrant Families Prevail in Bay Ridge Fraud Case
A yearslong nightmare is finally over for the 20 families scammed into buying fraudulent condos in Bay Ridge. On Friday, Attorney General Tish James’s offic...
How to Buy a House at Auction: What to Know
Key takeaways Buying a home at auction may give you a lower price, but you could risk overpaying. Auctions are held online or in person, but you’ll need to show proof of funds in advance. Research the property in advance to identify re...
Real Estate Educator Fined by State Real Estate Officials
The California Department of Real Estate is settling its case against Real Estate Trainers Inc. and its former president, Lance McHarg. Under the agreement, McHarg and Real Estate Trainers Incorporated, founded in 1972 by Bob Morris and McHa...
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been...
