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Watchdog columnist aimed to cut through the hype for homebuyers

By V. Dion Haynes
May 31, 2019 6:00 AM - I've lost track of how often I've seen nationally syndicated columnist Kenneth R. Harney savoring the applause in so many ballrooms -- in Atlanta, Houston, Miami and more -- when his name was called. There he was, beaming as he made his way from his table toward the stage to add to his vast collection of awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. During my six years with the organization, Ken would win three, four, sometimes five awards per year.
Columnist Kenneth Harney dies at 75

The Washington Post
May 24, 2019 10:55 AM - Kenneth R. Harney, the author for four decades of the syndicated real estate column "The Nation's Housing," which explored issues faced by homeowners and homebuyers, died Thursday, May 23, at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He was 75. The cause was acute myeloid leukemia, said his wife, Andrea "Andy" Harney.
New lawsuits raise question of who should pay homebuyer's agent

By Ken Harney
May 17, 2019 6:00 AM - A landmark suit filed in March alleged that the 1.3-million-member National Association of Realtors has conspired with local multiple listing services (MLSs) and with major realty brokerage companies to force sellers who list their homes on an MLS to pay a contractually specified percentage of the commissions to the broker/agent who brings in the ultimate buyer.
Zillow faces legal action over its co-marketing program

By Ken Harney
May 10, 2019 6:00 AM - Zillow is back in hot water: A class-action suit against the online realty giant is moving forward after insider whistleblowers alleged that the company designed its controversial "co-marketing" program to violate federal anti-kickback laws.
Lenders opening doors to a wider swath of home buyers

By Ken Harney
May 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Do you want to buy a house but worry that your credit profile will disqualify you for a mortgage? Take another look: A new study suggests you might find lenders a little friendlier and more flexible than you thought.
Is the tax overhaul law impacting real estate?

By Ken Harney
Apr 26, 2019 6:00 AM - A new report from the New York Federal Reserve sheds light on a question that's been hanging over the American real estate market: Has the massive tax overhaul adopted by Congress in late 2017 had any effect on whether Americans want to buy or sell homes?
More Americans are choosing not to tap into their home equity

By Ken Harney
Apr 19, 2019 6:00 AM - American homeowners are doing something surprising: Despite record amounts of home equity available to them -- an estimated $1.5 trillion worth -- they are tapping into it less via home-equity credit lines and cash-out refinancings.
Who's got the advantage as spring real estate season shapes up?

By Ken Harney
Apr 12, 2019 6:00 AM - WASHINGTON -- Have we arrived at one of those rare Goldilocks moments in real estate, where the market works well for sellers and buyers, strongly favoring neither?
New financial tools offer a boost to credit ratings

By Ken Harney
Apr 5, 2019 6:00 AM - Here's some good news for anyone whose credit scores aren't quite as high as they'd like them to be: Three new financial tools have come to market -- or soon will be available -- that could give your scores a shot of adrenaline when you need it most.
Homebuyers with heavy debt might find it tougher to get a mortgage

By Ken Harney
Mar 29, 2019 6:00 AM - First-time and move-up homebuyers with heavy debt loads, low credit scores and small down payments face a daunting new mortgage hurdle: The Federal Housing Administration is toughening its underwriting standards.

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