Inflation Is Back in a Big Way: What That Means for Borrowers and Mortgages
(TNS)—Inflation hit 6.8% in November, its loftiest level since the long-ago era of Reaganomics and America’s war on inflation. If...
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Single-Family and Multifamily Starts See Double-Digit Growth in November
Single-family and multifamily housing starts accelerated in November, due to increasing demand for new construction. Housing starts increased 11.8% to...
Home-Buying Competition Heating Up for the Holidays
Bucking seasonal slow-down trends, home-buying competition is heating up as the year comes to a close. According to realtor.com®'s latest...
Don’t Skip the Home Inspection: 5 Reasons Why
When you're buying a house, especially during a hot market, it may be tempting to forego certain steps to expedite...
Don’t Spend on Moving Boxes: How to Get Them for Free
If you'll soon be moving, start thinking about where you're going to get moving boxes to transport your belongings. Unfortunately,...
Single Women Buyers Take the Lead, Outpacing Men in Home-Buying
Single women are currently outpacing men in the home-buying space despite entering the playing field late in the game. According...
September Saw Decreases in Delinquencies Across the Board
In September, 3.9% of all mortgages in the U.S. were 30 days or more past due, with some in foreclosure,...
National Kitchen & Bath Association Predicts Strong Year-End Despite Cooldown
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)—a nonprofit trade association for the kitchen and bath industry—and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC)...
Year-End Outlook: No End in Sight for Inventory Crunch in 2022
Editor's Note: RISMedia's Year-End Outlook series provides an in-depth analysis of the housing market's leading indicators for economic health, and...
Real Estate Q&A: Can I Use My Credit to Help Buy a House Where Someone Else Pays the Mortgage?
(TNS)— Q: What are the pitfalls for a mother to use her credit to buy a house for her thirty-something...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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