NAR: 3Q Home Prices Up in 98% of Metros

Home prices rose 8.6% in 3Q, with 46% of metros seeing double-digit price growth – a drop from 80% in 2Q. Of the top 10 high-price-increase metros, 7 are in Fla.

FHFA: Fannie, Freddie Loaning More for Multifamily

The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s loan-purchase cap to $150B next year, with much of it slated for affordable housing.

CFPB Sees Increase in Cryptocurrency Complaints

Blockchain technology created a secure environment for cryptocurrencies to flourish – but that security doesn’t protect virtual money from scammers.

Technology, Open Houses and Adding New Clients

A pen and pencil is old school. Apps can register open-house visitors and empower agents to keep in contact with a larger pool of interested homebuyers.