Today’s News Synopsis: How will Coronavirus affect commercial real estate values? Following a month that saw the steepest drop, building confidence posted strong gains, having increased 7 points to 37 in May. Realtor.com gives an update on whether we are in a recession or depression and how each would affect the housing market. In The …
Today’s News Synopsis: Where are all the renters going? Mortgage applications decreased 1.2% from last week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Existing-home sales, meanwhile, increased by 3.6% last month. In The News: Apartment Therapy – “How Much Does It Cost to Rent an RV?” (1-22-2020) “An RV, or recreational vehicle, is best described as a …
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Today’s News Synopsis: House-flipping is just the start of Zillow’s evolution. Mortgage rates fell back this week with 30-year rates now at 3.66% and 15-year rates at 3.15%. Existing home sales increased by 1.9% last month according to the National Association of Realtors. In The News: Freddie Mac – “Mortgage Rates Rescind” (11-21-2019) “Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) …
Today’s News Synopsis: Zillow is partnering with builders. The National Association of Realtors Reported existing-home sales increased by 1.3% in August. Mortgage rates increased greatly this week with 30-year rates now at 3.73% and 15-year rates at 3.21%. In The News: Freddie Mac – “Mortgage Rates Jump” (9-19-2019) “Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of …
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Today’s News Synopsis: The heart-wrenching reality of revisiting you childhood home. What are some things you can do to ease the burden of packing up and moving? Which city’s real estate market is least likely to go down in the next recession? In The News: MarketWatch – “This city’s real estate market is the least likely …
Today’s News Synopsis: Could we be seeing the next recession by 2020? Mortgage rates are at their lowest in three years with 30-year rates at 3.75% and 15-year rates at 3.18%. Which city has the number one stable housing market in the country? In The News: Freddie Mac – “Mortgage Rates Near Three-Year Lows” (7-25-2019) “Freddie …
Today’s News Synopsis: Natural disasters cause trouble in housing markets. Black homeownership is at it’s lowest on record. Despite renting being the way to go for many in the market, it may be time to start looking at buying. In The News: Zillow – “Zillow Now Buying and Selling Homes in Portland” (7-15-2019) “Starting today, home …
Today’s News Synopsis: What is more stressful, getting married, getting fired or selling your home? Speaking of selling, what can you do to draw in more buyers and get a higher price at the same time? Unfortenly, we are in a “homebody era,” which means we may see a housing shortage for a long time. …
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Today’s News Synopsis: Want to buy a house for $1.12? Why should you not get a mortgage online? The newest California housing bill could spell big changes for suburbs in the wealthy Bay Area. In The News: Zillow – “Zillow Now Buying and Selling Homes in the Twin Cities” (5-13-2019) “Starting today, home sellers in Minneapolis–Saint Paul can …
Today’s News Synopsis: Experts believe the biggest reason thousands moved away from LA is the rent. HUD and the Commerce Department reported a 0.3% decrease in housing starts in March. Existing-home sales decreased by 4.9% in March according to the National Association of Realtors. In The News: NBC Los Angeles – “Thousands left LA, and Experts …
