How to get a real estate license in Massachusetts

Looking to for a career change in 2025? In this article, we’ll show you how to get a real estate license in Massachusetts, walking you through the steps you’ll need to take, the costs involved, and the best schools to help you prepare for the Massachusetts real estate exam. To begin, you’ll need to

Weekly Housing Market Update: Mortgage Rates Ease, Boosting Buyer Sentiment

Realtor.com Mortgage rates eased this week even as inflation ticked up—but it’s boosting buyer sentiment across the board. This week, mortgage rates dropped to 6.6%, and the Realtor.com® 2025 Housing Forecast anticipates lower mortgage rates by this time next year. Improvement in mortgage rates and

New MBA securities proposal mentions HMBS 2.0 as ‘logistical template’

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) this week published a proposal for Ginnie Mae to develop a new mortgage securitization product that could boost the availability of private capital liquidity sources into the market, particularly in periods of stress for the U.S. economy. Importantly, the assoc

Lutz homebuyer commission lawsuit adds over 30 new plaintiffs

The Batton homebuyer commission lawsuits are not the only ones getting updated complaints. On Thursday, James Lutz, the lead plaintiff in the Lutz homebuyer commission suit in Florida, filed a second amended complaint. This updated complaint adds 31 new plaintiffs to the suit, including many familia