Housing Starts Blow by Expectations
Home-building activity blew by expectations in January, with housing starts up 9.7 percent to a rate of 1,326,000, according to...
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Mortgage Rates Rise Swiftly
The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate is rising swiftly, at 4.38 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac's recently released...
Industry Praises House Passage of TRID Improvement Bill
The housing industry is applauding the House passage of the TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3978)...
Appraisals Off by a Larger Margin
Appraisals are off by a larger margin, 0.6 percent below what was expected by homeowners in January, according to the...
Home Prices Still on an Upturn
Home prices are still on an upturn, up 5.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the latest...
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Buyers Entering the Market Solo Struggle
Accumulating a down payment is a struggle—and even more so for singles, according to a new report. Singles are facing...
New Initiative Opens Door to Airbnb Refi Options
The rental industry is changing. In the last few years, Airbnb has become increasingly popular, especially among young travelers, as...
Tapping Into Millennial Talent: How Next-Generation Agents Are Redefining Real Estate
This month's National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Power Broker Roundtable discusses millennials in real estate. Moderator Christina Pappas, District Sales...
NAR Amps Up Efforts to Ensure Implementation of RESO Standards
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has amped up its efforts to ensure REALTOR® association-owned MLSs implement RESO standards. NAR...
Cash Flow Matters as Much as Revenue
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