Shopping Around for a Mortgage Can Save Buyers $63k Over Life of Loan
Though rising mortgage rates have made homebuying considerably more expensive than at the start of the year, shopping around for a mortgage...
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U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases Slightly in May 2022
There were a total of 30,881 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions—up 1% from a...
Inventory Growth and Ongoing Affordability Challenges Expected for Second Half of 2022
In response to unexpectedly persistent inflation, the central bank is increasing its planned pace for interest rate increases.
First-Time Buyers Better Off In Some Metros
The last few raucous years of real estate has been a mixed bag for first-time homebuyers. On one hand, raw...
Redfin, Compass Announce Major Layoffs
In a surprise post on the company’s website, Redfin CEO Glen Kelman announced today the company will be laying off...
D.C. Area Mega-Team Aims for Coast-to-Coast Presence
Mentorship is everything for Rockville, Maryland-based Jon Lahey, whose 58-member team, The Fine Living Group with cloud-based eXp Realty (thefinelivinggroup.com)...
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Hit Another New Low in March
For the month of March, 2.7% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days...
Report Shows a Waning Number of Home Sellers Turning to iBuying in Q1 2022
While iBuyers have kept the wheels turning in the first three months of 2022, headwinds in the housing market appear...
Rent-Growth Drivers, Implications for Multifamily Performance Examined in New Bulletin
A new bulletin from Yardi® Matrix examines the unprecedented socioeconomic events of the last two years and the impact on...
Survey: Most Houston-Area Consumers Believe This Is ‘A Bad Time’ to Buy
Record high home prices, rising mortgage interest rates and a shortage of available housing have raised serious concerns about market...
Five Terms Buyers Must Discuss With You Before Signing
“Once a client finds a house they really want, decisions start moving quickly,” says one real estate broker. “It is much easier to understand the fee, the services and the expectations before they are ready to make an offer.” Read more.
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