Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just updated their roof insurance guidelines in a move that affects the majority of mortgage borrowers. John Fricke breaks down what changed, why it matters right now, and what homeowners and buyers should do immediately.
The home sale capital gains exclusion has not been updated since 1997 and it is keeping long-term owners locked in place. John Fricke explains what is being debated in Washington and what homeowners with big equity should be doing right now.
Inventory is up and homes are sitting longer but prices are not falling the way the data suggests they should. John Fricke breaks down what is really driving today's housing market and where prepared buyers can find real leverage.
Mortgage rates can rise even when the Fed holds steady. Learn how bond markets, the 10-year Treasury yield, and expectations move rates, plus what buyers should watch.
