The Federal Housing Finance Agency will continue allowing alternative appraisals and employment verifications until Feb. 28 to ease settlement delays. Read more »

Second-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 »

New research shows a mortgage market utility structure for GSEs could protect taxpayers, maintain market stability, and promote affordable housing. Read more »

“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 »

The president-elect's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan includes several housing-related proposals to address the pandemic's devastating economic impact. Read more »

The 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 »

“Most homeowners are well aware that their home value has increased and they’ve become wealthier,” says Redfin’s chief economist. Read more »

Texans are the least likely to move out of state while New Yorkers are the most likely to flee theirs. Read more »

Innovators promise products to help virus-weary consumers and office staff sanitize their surroundings. From CES 2021, Jan. 11-14 Read more »

Responding 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 »