Tuesday, February 8, 2022

1 in 4 Buyers Using Fed Money for Down Payment

1 in 4 Buyers Using Fed Money for Down Payment: Pandemic-era stimulus funds went toward the down payment on a home for 24% of today’s buyers, second only to saving money from their paychecks.

Monday, February 7, 2022

Program: Add 3M Black Homeowners by 2030

Program: Add 3M Black Homeowners by 2030: NAR is part of a new initiative – a 100-stakeholder coalition with a 7-step plan to boost the Black homeownership rate, which hit a 50-year low in 2019.

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Spouse vs. House? Single Women Buying More Homes

Spouse vs. House? Single Women Buying More Homes: Two out of three single women – the second-largest buying group – don’t need wedlock to buy a home, with 71% willing to move a future spouse in later.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The IRS Wants (Requires) Your Photo?

The IRS Wants (Requires) Your Photo?: Americans won’t need identification for basic tax services via the IRS website, but for some functions, such as a childcare tax credit, they must register with ID.me.