Better introduces VA refi loan with no appraisal or closing costs

New York-based digital mortgage lender Better.com launched a streamline refinance loan product on Monday that aims to help military veterans and service members save money on long-term interest expenses and closing costs.Better is now offering the well-known Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (I

Homeownership Among Military Households Surges in These Cities

Canva; Getty ImagesHomeownership among military households is surging in four cities in particular, a new report by Realtor.com® has found.These metros have several things in common, namely affordable median home prices, strong communities, and deep ties to—and respect for—the military.“Specifically

Thank You for Your Service! Inside the Homes of Celebrity Veterans—From Tom Selleck to Morgan Freeman

Getty ImagesVeterans Day is upon us, and we’re honoring friends and family who have served. But, there’s also a range of celebrities who have helped protect the country in the U.S. Armed Forces.It’s much easier to picture stars like Tom Selleck, Morgan Freeman, and Pat Sajak in sumptuous, king-sized

The future of the MLS may be murky, but brokers still want the data

As a panel of real estate leaders gathered to discuss the future of the MLS at the National Association of Realtors‘ NXT conference in Boston, Errol Samuelson, Zillow‘s chief industry development officer, found himself and his company in a bit different standing than usual with the audience of sever