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FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Newrez LLC said it plans to begin recognizing cryptocurrency holdings in its mortgage qualification process, allowing borrowers to use digital assets for asset verification and income …
Newrez Moves to Accept Crypto for Mortgages Without Forcing Asset Sales Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Newrez LLC announced a strategic investment in HomeVision aimed at building what the companies call an industry-first, AI-powered mortgage underwriting solution designed to dramatically speed up …
AI Set to Rewrite Mortgages as Newrez Bets Big on Automated Underwriting Read More
With the new year around the corner, many people are setting goals for 2026. After months of rising prices on everything from milk to mortgages, money-related resolutions are prominent. One …
Join the Trend With These New Year Resolutions Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While national housing markets showed signs of cooling late in 2025, Chester County continued to chart a markedly different course, maintaining strong seller leverage and solid …
Chester County Defies National Cooldown as Zillow Signals a Softer Market Read More
AUSTIN, TX — Renovated homes continue to draw outsized attention from buyers, but the once-reliable pricing edge that powered the fix-and-flip boom is eroding as higher mortgage rates reset affordability, …
Flipped Homes Still Sizzle Online, But Profits Fade as Rates Bite Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal banking and consumer protection agencies on Monday announced updated dollar thresholds that will change how certain mortgage loans and consumer credit transactions are regulated in 2026, …
Mortgage Appraisal Rules Shift in 2026 as Federal Agencies Raise Loan Thresholds Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Homebuyers across Chester County are spending months searching for the right house, only to risk overpaying for it by taking the first mortgage offer they receive. …
One Rate Quote Could Cost Chester County Buyers Thousands—and Fewer Homes Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained resilient in November 2025, showing steady prices and fast sales even as national trends highlight a growing financial barrier preventing homeowners …
Chester County Housing Holds Firm as Mortgage Lock-In Keeps Supply Tight Read More CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County’s housing market continued to defy national cooling trends in October 2025, posting rising prices, faster sales, and a sharp jump in inventory even as …
Why Chester County Homes Keep Surging as America’s Housing Market Takes a Wild Turn Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new analysis shows that Veterans using a 0% down VA home loan can purchase a home 4.4 years sooner than buyers relying on a traditional 12% …
Veterans Unlock Homeownership Years Faster With Powerful 0% Down VA Loan Advantage Read More