Renting vs Owning: The Best Choice for a Home Might Surprise You
(TNS)—The choice of whether to rent a home or buy one is becoming tougher in today's hot real estate market,...
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Big Dip for Forbearance Rates, MBA Reports
The number of total loans in forbearance decreased by 26 basis points as of July 11—from 3.76% to 3.50%. This...
Yardi Matrix: Multifamily Rent Growth Breaking Records
Asking rents for multifamily properties increased by an average 6.3% year-over-year in June, according to Yardi® Matrix. This is the...
NAR 2022 Leadership Academy Class Announced
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently announced the roster of its 2022 Leadership Academy class. Twenty REALTORS® from across the country...
Pandemic Migration Patterns a Boon in Vacation Home Market
Home-buying activity in vacation home markets has been riding high off the pandemic-induced boom as experts say shifting buyer preferences...
Could COVID Variants Impact Mortgage Performance?
Mortgage applications decreased for the week ending July 16, according to the latest Weekly Mortgage Application Survey from the Mortgage...
White House Summit Focuses on Builder Challenges
Higher material costs and persisting supply chain challenges continue to strain home builders. The enduring issues brought federal officials and...
June Housing Starts Rise but Supply Is Sinking
Overall housing starts increased 6.3% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.64 million units, according to the...
Balanced Economic Growth Ahead, Reports Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group recently released its July 2021 commentary, finding that second-quarter growth is now...
Home Improvement Spending on the Rise
Home improvement and maintenance spending is on the rise, with growth expected to accelerate in the second half of the...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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