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Real estate developer William (Bill) Pulte directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Pulte is also the self-assigned chair of the boards of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Now, an investigation is underway as to whether Pulte (together with…
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Arizona Transfer on Death Deed: Understanding the Beneficiary Deed
If you’re searching for an Arizona transfer on death deed, you’re not alone — and you’re not far off. Arizona offers a powerful estate planning tool that accomplishes exactly what a transfer on death deed does, but the state calls…
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Can Buyers Waive the Inspection Upfront? Some States Might Jump on the “No” Train
A few U.S. states discourage sellers and agents from expecting homebuyers to waive their right to a home inspection. This is a consumer-protection issue for states. And that’s not all. The inspection companies don’t like to be left out of…
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Real Estate “Reset” in 2026? Redfin Thinks So; Here’s the Logic
In an article published this month, titled “Welcome to The Great Housing Reset,” Chen Zhao and Daryl Fairweather of Redfin write, “Next year will mark the beginning of a long, slow recovery for the housing market. The Great Housing Reset…
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Mortgage Fraud Risk Rises, as White House Moves to Banish the Watchdog
Mortgage applications with signs of fraud have increased more than 8% since this time last year. The news comes from the property analytics firm Cotality. The firm runs algorithms through applications, pinpoints possible fraud, and maintains the National Mortgage Application…
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Turning a Vacation Home Into a Charitable Gift
Whether it’s an investment vacation property, or simply a place to unwind, there might come a time when you’re ready to let it go. With home values so high these days, you could face significant capital gains taxes if you…
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Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
Zillow®, the online real estate powerhouse, has made a change on its website. And people are talking about it. Visitors no longer see a home’s risk score for climate factors like flooding or wildfire potential. Just last year, Zillow adopted…
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When Assisted Living Is the Way Forward: Protecting a Home for the Community Spouse
What happens when one spouse moves into assisted living, and the other spouse stays in the couple’s home? The official word used to describe the spouse living at home is community spouse. That’s the spouse who lives “in the community”…
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Some Colorado Deeds Predate the Civil War. Now, They’re Going Digital.
Ever wonder what deed recorders do with those fees they charge? In Colorado, fees from nine years of deed recordings have funded a 21-million-dollar project to make all records into digital, searchable documents. Arapahoe became a county in 1861 —…
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C’mon, FICO! Another Fee Hike for 2026?
FICO is doubling its price for issuing a credit score — from $4.95 to $10. According to the Equifax credit data company, this hike will potentially raise credit report costs across the industry by $100 million. Now, mortgage lenders need…
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Shakedown in Miami: City Presses Deed Holder to Give Up Front Yard Space for Potential Street Expansion
Chad is a deed holder in Miami. He says the city is trying to take front yard space away from him. He only wanted to create a backyard dwelling unit. When he requested permission, Miami insisted that Chad must transfer…
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Seeking Housing Market Info? Today, 61% of Home Buyers Check AI First.
Artificial intelligence is transforming real estate deals, says a new Realtor.com® survey. Through that survey, the National Association of REALTORS® found that eight out of ten U.S. home buyers use artificial intelligence (AI) when making their plans and navigating their…
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The Sting: Arizona Real Estate Agent Calls the Cops, Derails Deed Fraud
A fast-acting real estate pro helped nab the suspected perpetrator of a deed theft against a senior. John Rowan, a Scottsdale real estate agent and investor, got a call from a stranger whose friend reportedly inherited a home and wanted…
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Deed Holders “Turn Complaints Into Paperwork” After County Hikes Property Taxes
Deed holders in Davison County, South Dakota get a tax bill for each parcel they own. Many property owners were startled by their latest tax bills. In previous years, parcels of land were combined, giving their owners a lower overall…
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Will Louisville Make New Rules to Stop Quitclaim Fraud? The Question Is Now a Political Flashpoint
In Louisville, Kentucky, residents are demanding that officials create safeguards to prevent the recording of fraudulent deeds. Louisville is located in Jefferson County, the largest of the Kentucky counties. The county has been in the news over quitclaim deed fraud.…
