Today’s News Synopsis: Why is Avocado Toast synonymous with Millennials? The NAHB reported an increase in builder confidence for the month of May, which now stands at 70. The group paying a lot more in mortage costs, over $20,000, are homebuyers with low credit scores. In The News: PR Newswire – “Strong wage growth and steady …
Today’s News Synopsis: Are you built for a DIY house kit? The NAHB reported builder confidence decreased one point to 69 in April. A big factor that can determine how quickly you sell your home or how long it stays in the MLS is how good your photos are. In The News: NAHB – “Builder Confidence …
Today’s News Synopsis: Flippers in OC and LA Counties averaged 135K in profit in 2017. CoreLogic reported a $908 billion increase in homeowner equity last year. Mortgage rates decreased for the first time this year according to Freddie Mac with 30-year rates now at 4.44% and 15-year rates at 3.9%. In The News: CoreLogic – “CoreLogic …
Today’s News Synopsis: What is the barbell of real estate? Housing demand! Mortgage rates are continuing to increase with 30-year rates now at 4.38% and 15-year rates at 3.84%. The NAHB reported builder confidence was at 72, still pretty strong levels. . In The News: Fannie Mae – “Growth Outlook Unchanged Despite Recent Market Volatility” (2-15-2018) …
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Today’s News Synopsis: The CFPB wants to hear from you. The NAHB reported a two point increase in builder confidence in December, placing it now at 72. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 4.1% in mortgage applications last week. In The News: CoreLogic – “CoreLogic Integrates Fraud and Income Verification Solutions with LendingQB” (1-17-2018) “CoreLogic (NYSE: …
Today’s News Synopsis: Do you know which home features are worth renovating? NAHB reported builder confidence increased five points to 74 this month. The amount of adults in co-living situations, whether a roommate or parent, is higher than ever. In The News: Fannie Mae – “Fannie Mae Issues $10 Million ‘Challenge’ to Help Address America’s Affordable …
Today’s News Synopsis: National Association of Realtors will take their case to the Senate. The NAHB reported builder confidence increased two points to 70 this month, putting it at its highest in 8 months. ATTOM Data Solutions reported seriously underwater properties decreased by 1.4 million from last year in the third quarter of this year. …
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Today’s News Synopsis: Mortgage Bankers Association sends letter to Congress. The NAHB reported an increase in builder confidence by four points, putting it now at 68. A new study showed the ten zip codes where land is the most valuable. In The News: NAHB – “Builder Confidence Rises Four Points in October” (10-17-2017) “Builder confidence in …
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Today’s News Synopsis: Loftium will provide down payment if you let them AirBnB your spare room. In the wake of both Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, builder confidence decreased by three points to 64 in September. The biggest thing holding back millennials from owning a home is student debt. In The News: Black Knight Financial Services – …
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Today’s News Synopsis: The NAHB reported builder confidence continues to remain strong, having decreased only slightly to 67 from 69. Freddie Mac reported mortgage rates increased slightly after having steadily decreased for a long time; 30-year rates now stand at 3.91% and 15-year rates at 3.18%. The pace at which homes are selling increased drastically …
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