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- FHFA Extends Relaxed Pandemic Lending StandardsThe Federal Housing Finance Agency will continue allowing alternative appraisals and employment verifications until Feb. 28 to ease settlement delays. Read more »
- Ski Town Home Buying Is Gaining Against Beachside GetawaysSecond-home snowbird buyers have tended to favor warmer, sunnier climates. But interest in ski towns is surging, a new report from realtor.com® finds. Read more »
- NAR’s Utility Model for Fannie, Freddie Garners SupportNew research shows a mortgage market utility structure for GSEs could protect taxpayers, maintain market stability, and promote affordable housing. Read more »
- Mortgage Rates Rise After Record All-Time Lows Last Week“Borrowers are smart to take advantage of these low rates now and will certainly benefit as a result,” Freddie Mac’s chief economist says. Read more »
- Biden Plan Calls for $25B in Rental Assistance, Extending Eviction BanThe president-elect's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan includes several housing-related proposals to address the pandemic's devastating economic impact. Read more »
- Opendoor Struggles to Maintain iBuying DominanceThe instant-offer company is losing market share to traditional brokerages as sellers turn to real estate professionals to take advantage of the hot market. Read more »
- Poll: Consumers Expect Even Hotter 2021 Market“Most homeowners are well aware that their home value has increased and they’ve become wealthier,” says Redfin’s chief economist. Read more »
- Where People Who Want to Relocate Are GoingTexans are the least likely to move out of state while New Yorkers are the most likely to flee theirs. Read more »
- ‘Clean’ Tech Takes the Virtual Stage at CES 2021Innovators promise products to help virus-weary consumers and office staff sanitize their surroundings. From CES 2021, Jan. 11-14 Read more »
- Airbnb Cancels D.C. Reservations During InaugurationResponding to pressure from local, state, and federal officials, the short-term rental site is helping to keep the public away from the nation’s capital. Read more »