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5-minute read

What are REALTOR® fees and who pays them?

REALTOR^® fees compensate agents for the assistance they offer throughout the selling or buying process. Read on to learn who has to pay these fees and why.

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6-minute read

How to tell your REALTOR you're choosing a new agent

Breaking up with your REALTOR is never an easy task. Read our article to learn what your legal limitations are and how to tell them you chose someone else.

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8-minute read

A complete guide to commercial REITs

Navigating commercial REITs can be daunting. Our ultimate guide simplifies the complexities to shed light on these powerful investment tools.

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5-minute read

The prevalence of fixer-upper homes

An Instagram scrape of #FixerUpper reveals which states have the most tagged fixer-upper homes, and Rocket Homes data shows the financial benefits of buying and remodeling one of these homes.

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3-minute read

An overview on the green MBS program

Fannie Mae offers green MBS (mortgage-backed securities) to provide borrowers with a green financing option. You can learn more about this initiative here.

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3-minute read

Participation mortgage: An explanation

Developing a commercial real estate project? You’ll need multiple lenders to spread the risk. Learn how participation mortgages can finance large deals.

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5-minute read

What is the secondary mortgage market and how does it work?

The secondary mortgage market is an area where financial institutions and investors buy and sell mortgages. Learn how it may affect your home loan.

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5-minute read

Generation Z sets bg financial goals for 2023 despite hurdles

New data shows Gen Z financial resolutions for 2023 center around financial health and homeownership.