FICO's new "Score Planner" tool is helping mortgage applicants by giving them detailed, personalized steps on how to improve their credit score within a set amount of time. The tool is currently being tested and should be widely available in the coming months, either for a fee or … [Read more...]

The City of Yonkers has issued a new Real Property Transfer Tax Return (RPT), which you can download here: Yonkers Real Property Transfer Tax Return (Updated July 2018) View more New York Real Estate Forms.   … [Read more...]

Housing data shows that foreclosures in the United States have dropped significantly, with active foreclosures reaching a 12-year low. Meanwhile, house prices have slightly increased, with house prices up 0.2% in May 2018 over the previous month. National Mortgage … [Read more...]

Following the money. When the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Geographic Targeting started requiring anonymous Miami shell companies to reveal their true identity when making real estate purchases, they vanished. Miami Herald: How dirty is Miami real … [Read more...]

Looking ahead... National Real Estate Investor: Commercial Real Estate Implications of the Steel and Aluminum Tariffs … [Read more...]

Municipalities in New Jersey should be taking all steps necessary to protect their communities, including participating in the Community Rating System to help lower flood insurance rates for homeowners , identify sensitive areas, and promote smarter construction. … [Read more...]