HUD Postpones Ban On Dual Agency In FHA Short Sales
Regulators reviewing proposal after NAR warns of unintended consequences…
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All-Cash Deals Make Mega Comeback
Increased market share corresponds with rise in mortgage rates…
Real Estate Deductions On The Chopping Block?
Lawmakers weigh tax reforms that are more far-reaching than expected…
IRS Provides Guidance On Building Repairs Versus Improvements
The IRS releases the final version of its Tangible Property Repair Regulations…
NAR: HUD Shooting Itself In The Foot With Short-Sale Policy
Ban on dual agency in FHA short sales went into effect on Oct. 1, 2013…
Alliance Launches To Give Homeowners Lobbying Voice
America’s Homeowner Alliance intends to represent 75 million current and aspiring homeowners…
What IRS Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriage Means For Real Estate
The ruling also has important tax implications for same-sex couples who own real estate…
Mortgages Will Remain Hard To Get Until Common Sense Returns
Regulators’ pullback from risk retention only prevents further tightening…
FHA Eases Rules For Credit-Impaired Applicants
Borrowers with ‘extenuating circumstances’ may qualify sooner after foreclosure, short sale…
It Pays For Landlords To Qualify As ‘Real Estate Professional’
Rules designed to prevent landlords from deducting rental losses from their other non-rental income…