Conforming loan limits are being raised for the first time in a decade.

National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine

November 23, 2016

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Conforming Mortgage Limits Rise for 2017

The federal government is increasing the limit for conforming mortgages from $417,000 to $424,100 in most regions of the U.S. starting Jan. 1, 2017, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Wednesday the first such increase since 2006.

Federal Overtime Rule Blocked, With Impact on Real Estate

A U.S. District Court's injunction against the new overtime rules will affect salaried employees of brokerages and state and local associations.

What You Have to Be Thankful for in Housing

Things are looking up in real estate. Here's why you should be feeling better about the market's outlook.

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Put Rising Rates Into Perspective for Buyers

"My advice to clients right now is to be extremely defensive," says one loan officer about the recent jump in mortgage rates.

Follow the Equity Trail

More "equity-rich" homeowners are surfacing in the U.S. Five states around the country are leading the trend, according to new research.

Where Are Homes Selling the Fastest?

Forty-three percent of homes sold in October were on the market for less than a month.

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