Monthly Archives: June 2022

I Tried a New Mattress Called The Brick — and I’ve Never Slept Better (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)

Jun 23, 2022 |

I’m finally enjoying eight hours of uninterrupted Zzzs. READ MORE…

The Game-Changing Amazon Find That Will Save You From Having to Clean Your Under-Sink Area

Jun 23, 2022 |

It’ll save you so much time cleaning! READ MORE…

Ginnie Mae extends some COVID-19 policies

Jun 23, 2022 |

Ginnie Mae announced last week that it is extending certain pandemic-era policies, including delinquency reporting exemptions. Delinquency reporting exemptions were set to expire at the end of July, but Ginnie Mae said issuers now have until Jan. 31, 2023. It also said that alternative audit procedures will be accepted until it’s “practicable for issuers.” The […more]

FHFA: No delay on 50 bps fee, but open to “engagement”

Jun 23, 2022 |

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today reiterated its stance on a new fee on some government-backed enterprise securities. The agency made no promise to delay the fee. Still, some stakeholders unhappy with the fee see an opportunity. In a statement, FHFA Director Sandra Thompson said her agency was “committed to the continued strength and […more]

Will Realtors ever go extinct?

Jun 23, 2022 |

In 1997, when I first entered this business, “disintermediation” was a hot topic. Property listings had just gone online. Expedia had launched the previous year and was already upending the travel business. Many believed Realtors were next. At the time, there were 716,000 Realtors in America. Today, there are 1,563,000 Realtors in America. Whoops. An […more]

The Stylish Plate Organizer That Will Create Extra Kitchen Cabinet Space You Never Knew You Had

Jun 23, 2022 |

And they’re pretty much invisible. READ MORE…

Rates Dropped!

Jun 23, 2022 |

Rates have come down a lot over the last two days.  Last week the conforming rates were into the 6s. The rates above are with no points, which should mean that you could get a jumbo rate in the mid-4s! https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-06232022

I Tried That Stylish Air Conditioner with the 30,000-Person Waitlist and It’s Totally Worth the Hype

Jun 23, 2022 |

Customize your ideal A/C aesthetic. READ MORE…

They didn’t get their security deposits back. Now a big L.A. landlord agrees to pay $12.5 million

Jun 23, 2022 |

The firm owned by controversial developer Geoffrey Palmer has agreed to repay security deposits to 19,000 tenants in a class-action lawsuit settlement.

How To Get Rid of Aphids: Tips To Nix Your Garden’s Biggest Pest

Jun 23, 2022 |

Aphids are one of the most common pests found in gardens, and while they’re tiny, they can do a number on your plants.