Citizenship
The request for "naturalization papers" or a passport from a mortgage buyer, depending on their immigration status, can be a complex issue, raising concerns about anti-discrimination practices. While citizenship is not required for a mortgage, a lender can ask about permanent residency and immigration status. The Department of
Home buying
After serving in the U.S. Navy and being stationed in South Carolina, Babatunde Ebunola met Karina Banaduc, an Army Reserve sergeant, on the dating app Hinge. Despite having different backgrounds - Ebunola was raised by Nigerian parents outside Atlanta, while Banaduc was born in Romania and moved to the
Citizenship
The request for "naturalization papers" or a passport from a mortgage buyer, depending on their immigration status, can be a complex issue, raising concerns about anti-discrimination practices. While citizenship is not required for a mortgage, a lender can ask about permanent residency and immigration status. The Department of
Home buying
Plans to demolish the former Crossmyloof care home and replace it with 63 private flats in Shawlands and Strathbungo have been lodged with the council. Developed by Westpoint Homes, the proposed development would see three blocks constructed on Titwood Road, with 57 of the flats offering two bedrooms and the
Home buying
Wigan, a town in the northwest of England, is home to a revolutionary new project that is transforming the concept of homeownership. Ince-in-Makerfield, a suburb of Wigan, has seen the development of 27 homes, where buyers can purchase a property by contributing their labor instead of a traditional deposit. This
Home buying
The Australian housing market remains on an upward trend, with Sydney's median house price reaching a fresh record of $1.75 million, a 6.3% increase over the year to September. The 5% deposit scheme, aimed at encouraging first-home buyers, has brought forward the start date to October
Home buying
September's market showed surprising stamina, according to a recent Zillow report, with buyers and sellers remaining active despite what is traditionally the start of the slow season in real estate. The boost in activity can be attributed to a September dip in mortgage rates paired with a stock
Housing
Indian homebuyers are increasingly being enticed with lifestyle-driven propositions during the festive season, rather than traditional discounts. Real estate developers are now offering a range of experiential benefits, including interior design packages, home automation systems, clubhouse memberships, and lower home loan interest rates. These offerings are aimed at driving sales
Housing
As more sellers list their homes in the hopes of attracting buyers, the U.S. housing market is experiencing a complex mix of rising new listings and declining pending sales. According to a report from Redfin, new listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 4.1% year over year
Housing
As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly recedes into memory, the housing market has undergone significant changes, shifting from a seller's paradise to a more balanced landscape. The pandemic-induced homebuying rush, characterized by frantic bidding wars and high prices, has given way to a more stable, albeit still seller-friendly, market.
Housing
The housing market in 2025 presents significant challenges for employee relocations, with rising mortgage rates, tight inventory, and skyrocketing home prices creating financial and emotional hurdles for homeowners and first-time buyers alike. Talent mobility managers need to provide clear guidance and education to transferees to help them navigate these challenges
Housing
The Washington, D.C. metro housing market is experiencing significant pressure due to the threat of a prolonged government shutdown and federal budget cuts. According to the Bright MLS September 2025 Housing Market Report, closed sales rose 6.2% year-over-year, with 18,607 homes sold last month. However, the increase
