More first-time buyers rely on mortgage rate buydowns to afford homes

Higher mortgage rates are forcing many first-time homebuyers to adopt a “wait-and-see” approach to the market. According to HomeLight‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers.HomeLight is an Arizon
Read MoreHawaii bill would establish state-run reverse mortgage program

A group of state representatives in Hawaii have introduced a new bill into the legislature, calling for the establishment of a state-specific Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program to be managed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. (HFDC).This is according to the text of the b
Read MoreAging-in-place tech platform secures $35M funding round

An aging-in-place technology platform recently secured a $35 million funding round, which it hopes to use to expand its existing partnership portfolio while also aiming to enter the Medicaid market.The Helper Bees is a platform that connects older adults to a “network of non-medical products and ser
Read MoreHow to get a Colorado real estate license — Tips from a mega broker

I was 19, tired of long hours at Beau Jo’s Pizza, and ready to invest in my future. That’s when I came across a real estate investment series on VHS by Carlton Sheets (remember VHS?). Little did I know this class would change the entire trajectory of my life. It inspired me to get my real estate lic
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