by Kenneth R. Harney | May 19, 2019
The long knives are out again for one of American real estate’s oldest and most controversial traditions: requiring home sellers to pay the agents who represent the buyers of their properties.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Apr 14, 2019
Have we arrived at one of those rare Goldilocks moments in real estate, where the market works well for both sellers and buyers, strongly favoring neither?
by Kenneth R. Harney | Apr 7, 2019
Here’s some good news for anyone whose credit scores aren’t quite as high as they’d like them to be: Three new financial tools have come to market – or soon will be available – that could give your scores a shot of adrenaline when you need it most.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Mar 24, 2019
In what could be the most far-reaching antitrust lawsuit for the real estate market in decades, the National Association of Realtors and four of the largest realty companies have been accused of a conspiracy to systematically overcharge home sellers.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Mar 17, 2019
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who are self-employed or earn money on the side through freelance, contract or “gig” work, you may know the drill firsthand: Applying for a mortgage can be an intrusive ordeal.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Jan 27, 2019
Combined with other recent trends – growing inventories of homes available for sale, slower price inflation and even modest price reductions – the decline in mortgage rates should be encouraging for anyone seriously in the market for a home.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Jan 20, 2019
When done right, DIYs are great, saving you money and time. They can even be fun and give you a sense of pride in what you’ve accomplished. But they can also be rolling disasters when they go off the rails.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Jan 13, 2019
When the government shuts its doors because of a funding brouhaha that pits the White House against Capitol Hill, who gets hit hardest among people needing a home mortgage? It all depends on the type of loan you seek and where you’re located.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Dec 23, 2018
If agents’ disclosures aren’t clear to you, probe further. You need to know who — if anyone — has your best interests paramount.
by Kenneth R. Harney | Dec 16, 2018
Imagine having to save up your money to purchase your first home for more than a half million bucks, and the place you buy is a two-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot starter home – yikes!