WFG News
February 19, 2015

FHA launches historic homebuyer ‘care package’ for 2015

After several years of lackluster participation in the housing market, first-time homebuyers are getting a boost from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this year. Last year, the percentage of homes sold to first-time buyers remained at 29 percent for the second straight year, which represented that demographic’s lowest market share…
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WFG News
February 16, 2015

Brokerage partners with rental site to connect to future homebuyers

Large Philadelphia-based brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors has partnered with the rental listing site Rental Beast to grow its rental business and initiate relationships with future homebuyers. Under the new partnership set to commence in March, BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors’ more than 4,000 agents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and…
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WFG News
February 11, 2015

3 things VA homebuyers need from real estate agents

More veterans are taking advantage of their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan benefit than ever before. With no down payment, no mortgage insurance and flexible credit standards, it’s easy to see why. The VA loan that was once looked down upon by agents has become a streamlined process with…
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