20% down? How to help buyers who don’t know that’s a myth
Most clients don’t know what a typical down payment is — in fact, it’s one of the biggest misunderstandings among buyers, according to NAR research.
July 7, 2025
Meghan Roos
Editor
Meghan is a Southern California-based writer and editor with a background in breaking news, sports and entertainment coverage. She led a team at Women's Running magazine, worked as a digital producer at a San Diego-based television news station and covered multiple content areas as a reporter at Newsweek. In her free time, Meghan enjoys running, attending concerts and playing with her incredibly sassy dachshund.
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- FHFA director says Fed chair should be removed ‘for cause’Bill Pulte is asking Congress to investigate Jerome Powell for “malfeasance.” The move follows months of criticism from Pulte and Trump over interest rates.July 2, 2025
- Senate passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ with key NAR priorities intactThe bill’s advancement shows that the Trump administration and Congress “respect the voice of our members,” according to NAR’s Shannon McGahn.July 1, 2025
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- Fed in no rush to lower rates despite internal dissentFed Chair Jerome Powell wouldn’t commit to a July rate cut and reiterated that inflation and labor market shifts will guide the central bank’s decisions.June 24, 2025
- ‘Unfiltered’: Don’t fall for ‘the big lie’ about marketingWatch the conversation as media strategist Luke Acree explains the key to amplifying your marketing efforts 10x and how to “solve all your problems.”June 23, 2025
- ‘Unfiltered’: A ‘huge risk’ of litigation over private listings?Watch the conversation with OB Jacobi as the Windermere leader explains why he was compelled to take a stand and the legal consequences brokerages could face.June 21, 2025
- Fed governor pushes for July rate cuts: ‘We could do this’“I think we’re in a good spot,” a Fed official said. Plus, the FHFA director is upset about high rates; the Senate considers selling federal land for housing.June 20, 2025
- Compass sued over unsolicited calls, textsThe complaint filed in Oregon alleges Compass agents contacted a homeowner multiple times even though the phone number was listed on the Do Not Call Registry.June 17, 2025
- Keller Williams slapped with another telemarketing lawsuitA lawsuit filed in New York is the latest in a string of cases filed in Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida. KW settled the Florida suit in 2023 for $40 million.June 17, 2025
- Housing advocates send ‘urgent message’ to lawmakersThe NAHB addresses housing affordability on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, Democrats are requesting information on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac privatization efforts.June 11, 2025
- ‘Playmakers’: Gary Keller on why most agents fail his pitch testWatch the conversation as Keller Williams’ co-founder discusses the challenges of a slow market. “My advice to everyone is, do not stray from the fundamentals.”June 10, 2025
- Opendoor, facing delisting, plans reverse stock splitThe troubled iBuyer laid off 40 employees on June 11 as it scrambles to lift its stock price above Nasdaq’s $1 threshold.Updated June 12, 2025
- ‘Unfiltered’: Want leads? ‘Become obsessed with your database’Watch the conversation as real estate pro Ryan Young shares advice for starting teams: “Work your ass off, lead with revenue, focus on building your own brand.”June 3, 2025
- Trump moving to ‘monetize’ Freddie and Fannie, retain controlPrivatization of the GSEs may be imminent — though FHFA Director Pulte said they could remain in conservatorships. He also touched on fraud, FICO and the Fed.May 28, 2025
- ‘Playmakers’: How to be ‘dangerous in any market’Watch the conversation as Gino Blefari offers tips for struggling agents and explains why it was time to step down as HomeServices’ president and CEO.May 28, 2025
- ‘Unfiltered’: Who will win real estate’s ‘Cold War’?Watch the conversation with Jared James as the real estate coach explains why some consumers don’t value agents, and the next big battle among brokerages.May 27, 2025
- MLS, association execs split on NAR’s delayed marketing policyA majority of industry execs disapprove of how the national association has handled Clear Cooperation, and some questioned NAR’s motives, a recent survey found.May 20, 2025
- Another problem for buyers: The aging home supplyIn 2024, the age of a typical home hit a new high, according to Redfin. But buyers aren’t getting as much of a discount on older homes as they used to.May 13, 2025
