Subject: Here’s why this housing downturn is nothing like the last one
Here’s why this housing downturn is nothing like the last one
June 21st, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTHere’s why this housing downturn is nothing like the last one As quickly as mortgage rates are rising, the once red-hot housing market is cooling off. Home prices are still historically high, but there is concern now that they will ease up as well. ...
How are the schools? Three alternative rating sites to research your options
June 14th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTHow are the schools? Three alternative rating sites to research your options Today, when homebuyers ask real estate agents, “Wher ...
Buyers regaining some control as market shifts, supply grows
June 7th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTBuyers regaining some control as market shifts, supply grows Buyers are regaining some control as the market shifts and supply grows, according to a new report. The report, released Thursday by the online brokerage Redfin, found that mor ...
Construction starts dip as mortgage rates surged in April
May 24th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTConstruction starts dip as mortgage rates surged in April The slowdown in construction activity comes as the average for a 30-year loan rose to 5.3% last week, up from 2.49% a year ago, according to new data released by the US Census Bur ...
Here’s what hosts need to know about Airbnb’s big changes
May 17th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTHere’s what hosts need to know about Airbnb’s big changes The company is rolling out changes to how guests filter and search places to stay, which have implications for hosts looking to maximize guests in their rentals. Airbnb is making major up ...
Purchase loan demand perks up as mortgage rates plateau
May 10th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTPurchase loan demand perks up as mortgage rates plateau Uptick in loan requests is 'potentially a good sign for the spring home buying season, which has seen a slow start thus far'. Demand for purchase loans picked up last week as mortgage rates too ...
How an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house
May 3rd, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTHow an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house ...
The 10 remodeling projects that bring homeowners joy — and cash
April 26th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTThe 10 remodeling projects that bring homeowners joy — and cash Hardwood floors, upgraded insulation and closet renovations brought satisfaction and the most bang for the buck, according to NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industr ...
Mortgage industry players now pooling data to promote e-closings
April 20th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTMortgage industry players now pooling data to promote e-closings Mortgage lenders have a powerful new tool to help them assess whether they can get all the way to the closing table without printing out any documents, with the launch of an exchange th ...
Top pre-listing home updates for spring 2022
April 12th, 2022 at 1:00 pm ESTTop pre-listing home updates for spring 2022 Zillow research shows that 73% of homeowners make at least one improvement before selling, but which improvements are the right ones to fetch top dollar? We’ve got you covered with nine home improvements ...