Today’s News Synopsis: Can’t afford a home? Home prices increased 3.7% in November according to CoreLogic. Meanwhile, housing inventory is at its lowest in two years. In The News: Forbes – “ADUs Boost Accessibility And Affordability Of Prime Real Estate” (1-7-2020) “More communities throughout the U.S. are demanding more flexible real estate options that can accommodate …
Today’s News Synopsis: The 2020 predictions are rolling in. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported mortgage applications decreased 9.2% from last week. Which U.S. cities are the best for biking? In The News: Redfin – “Redfin Unveils the Best U.S. Cities for Biking in 2020” (12-4-2019) “Minneapolis, Portland, OR and Chicago are the most bikeable cities in the U.S. for the second …
Today’s News Synopsis: Married and living in a money pit? More and more homeowners are choosing to stay where they are longer, but what could this mean for real estate? Apple is giving away $2.5 billion to address the Silicon Valley Affordable Housing Crisis. In The News: Forge – “Our Money Pit of a House Is …
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Today’s News Synopsis: Alt-doc loans have doubled in the last 2 years. Home prices increased 3.6% year-over-year in May according to CoreLogic. Where is the number one zip code for baby boomers to live in America? In The News: Curbed – “Oregon just effectively banned single-family zoning” (7-2-2019) “Oregon just staked its claim as the state …
Today’s News Synopsis: Do you know what an REO is? Rent price growth was stronger in March according to CoreLogic. Existing-home sales decreased 0.4% last month according to the National Association of Realtors. In The News: CoreLogic – “CoreLogic Reports Strong Rent Price Growth in March as Unemployment Reaches a 50-Year Low” (5-21-2019) “CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a …
Today’s News Synopsis: Rent hikes, now with 2-day shipping! Mortgage applications decreased 3.2% from last week as interest rates continue to rise and stocks decrease. You can now own a piece of the Eiffel Tower; you will just need about $50 grand. In The News: Curbed – “Want a piece of the Eiffel Tower? That’ll cost you …
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Today’s News Synopsis: Could Baby Boomers spur a housing bust? NAHB reported building confidence continues to remain strong at 68. The first real estate marketplace run entirely off Blockchain is being launched in New York. In The News: NAHB – “Builder Confidence Stays at Healthy Level in July” (7-17-2018) “Builder confidence in the market for newly-built …
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Today’s News Synopsis: How soon before you house runs on batteries? In a unique story, tile company Casa Ceramic is using optical illusions on their floor to get people to slow down and really take a look when viewing the home. After making its way into the retail and restaurant business, Bitcoin is making its …
Today’s News Synopsis: The HARP plan has been extended into 2017 in order to allow people to be better prepared for the new refinance plan launching at the end of next year. The market for apartments and condos now stands at 50 after decreasing three points. The number of baby boomers choosing to invest in …
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