Foreclosure Starts Decline Slightly in April, While Completions Rise
A total of 31,649 properties had foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions—in April 2024, according to the latest...
Posts by Claudia Larsen
Economic Index Declines Again in April, Pointing to Slower Growth
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. decreased 0.6% in April to 101.8, after decreasing 0.3% in...
Don’t Get Angry, Get Educated: How MLS Data, Buyer Contracts Can Transcend Settlement Changes
You don’t have to like it. But you can only hate it for so long. More than two months after...
Budnick Out, Blefari Returning as CEO at HSF Affiliates
In an unexpected move last week but made public May 16, Christy Budnick announced that she was stepping down June...
Thoughts on Leadership: Honoring the Leadership Journey of Motherhood
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 9, 2024. As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday, I want...
Change, With a Backbone of Consistency
As the adage goes, the only thing constant is change. But what if embracing change becomes the new constant? I...
Newsmakers Spotlight: Colette Stevenson on the Value of Strategic Partnerships Between Brokerages and MLSs
Colette Stevenson is CEO of REsides, an innovative Multiple Listing Service (MLS) model that ensures equitable ownership for all stakeholders....
Why Homeowners Across the U.S. Are Acquiring Home Equity Loans
In a high price market like the one real estate has seen for the past few years, many homeowners have...
Mortgage Applications See Second Week of Increases
Mortgage applications saw a slight increase of 0.5% from last week’s bump of 2.6%, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage...
Mortgage Rates Continue to Plague Homebuilder Confidence
As mortgage rates rose back above 7% in April, and remain high despite a recent decrease, homebuilders are pulling back...
Condo or House? Helping Clients Decide Which Makes More Sense
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. Read more.
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