Washington Bill to Ban Private Listings Signed Into Law

In more news surrounding the hot topic of private listings, a Washington state bill designed to severely restrict private listings has been signed into law after passing both the Senate and the House earlier this year. The bill was proposed in the Senate back in January, with the goal of explicitly

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac announce revisions to condo insurance standards

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday announced updates to condominium project standards and property insurance requirements for one- to four-unit properties and project developments, with a stated goal of reducing costs for homeowners. “We are replacing a disruptive and expensive Biden insurance

Bang for Your Buck: Where $400,000 Gets You a Mansion, and Where It Gets You a Studio

Housing affordability—the issue we all know, and definitely do not love. In the past couple years, the national median home price hit new highs, settling in around $400,000. Depending on the region and market, this could sound like a lot of money, or like a little. What really demonstrates the affor

After Weeks-Long Run, Mortgage, Refi Applications Dive as Rates Climb

New data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows applications for both home purchases and refinances fell significantly this week following increased mortgage rates and other market volatility in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East, economists said.   According to the latest Market Compo