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Welcome to the Senior Class: Downsizing with a home equity conversion mortgage
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities. The home equity conversion mortgage product is just one example.
Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation
Windermere's OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most.
What is a 50-year mortgage? The pros and cons of Trump’s proposal
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness.
Homebuilders’ rate buydowns are leaving buyers underwater: WSJ
The American Enterprise Institute estimates that 64 percent of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions.
