Does a 50-year mortgage really help homebuyers? Dave Gallagher

Key points: President Donald Trump has suggested that a 50-year mortgage could be a way to help tackle the housing affordability crisis. Housing economists aren't so sure, noting that borrowers would ultimately pay far more in interest and gain equity more slowly. Policymakers should instead be focu

Negotiating Tip 4: The Irrational Opponent Written by John Hamilton

Here is part 4 in our continuing series on Negotiating a Real Estate deal   If you haven’t encountered an irrational negotiating opponent, get ready, your turn is coming soon. Dealing with the Irrational What strategy is in order when one encounters a negotiating opponent who has clearly abandoned c

‘Housing emergency’ action could bring relief to builders, buyers by Dave Gallagher

Details are scarce, but if the White House follows through on a potential emergency declaration, it could boost U.S. housing supply and improve affordability. Key points: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump “may declare a national housing emergency” this fall. Though he

Negotiating Tip 112: Misconceptions Written by John Hamilton

Don’t become your own worst enemy. People are funny.  It's with amazing regularity that people adopt conclusions that are wrong and costly.  Let's call them misconceptions. Many are involved in misreading a negotiating opponent or underestimating our capability.   Below is a list of typical incorrec