With Congress failing to approve funding for government operations by the September 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown that is still in effect, many, but not all, government programs, ...

With Congress failing to approve funding for government operations by the Sept. 30 deadline, causing a partial government shutdown, many, but not all, government programs, including some that impact federal ...

Each year, October 1 marks the effective date of a host of Maryland laws, including those impacting real estate. Maryland REALTORS® issued an update of the following new laws for consumers, real estate ...

New data shows Maryland’s housing market continued to cool in September, with home sales falling 9.1% year-over-year. A total of 5,830 homes changed hands compared to 6,411 in September 2024.Despite fewer ...

 VantageScore 4.0 is the latest credit scoring model being used by the three major credit bureaus. Data shows it’s a better predictor of mortgage readiness than the traditional FICO score.National ...

September is REALTOR® Safety month. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has compiled tips and best practices from subject matter experts, law enforcement, and industry veterans to help keep REALTORS® ...

Solar panels on a home can be a great selling advantage, one that provides very affordable utility bills. This type of technology is called a solar photovoltaic (“PV”) panel system or “Solar System.” ...

According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) latest housing report, the average homeowner’s wealth has increased by $140,900 over the last five years. However, amid changing market forces and ...

What is Section 1031? A 1031 exchange, under IRC Section 1031, is a method for sellers to defer capital gains tax on the sale of a like-kind property, letting them reinvest the full proceeds, trade up ...

 In a recent Consumer Guide series news release, the National Association of Realtors outlined specifics about real estate auctions. They explained that buying a home at auction can be an exciting ...

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Secretary, Jake Day, announced this past week that DHCD continues to make Maryland a more affordable place to live by financing $1.64 ...

The National Association of REALTORS® Consumer Guide series recently released info on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions:When filing your federal income tax return, you have a choice: Use the standard ...

In a news release from the Maryland REALTORS® earlier this week, it was reported that Maryland’s statewide housing market experienced a modest slowdown in June, with 6,479 homes sold statewide, marking ...

In a news release from the National Association of REALTORS® earlier in July, it was reported that the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin accepting VantageScore ...

 At the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Conference held in Washington, D.C., early in June, Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist, gave a presentation on the real estate market. Here ...