Source: Boomberg — Soaring property prices are forcing people all over the world to abandon all hope of owning a home. The fallout is shaking governments of all political persuasions. It’s a phenomenon given wings by the pandemic. And it’s not just...
Source: The Wall Street Journal — The residential real-estate industry is bracing for a challenge to the commissions charged by its sales agents, one that could put downward pressure on the fees paid by home buyers and sellers. The Justice Department is...
Source: Investopedia — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a new rule to help prevent foreclosures in situations where they can be avoided. The new rule, which went into effect on Aug. 31, requires that most mortgage servicers help...
Source: Yahoo Finance — The last time Americans were this turned off by the U.S. housing market, borrowing costs were over five times the current rate. The share of people who think now is a good time to buy a home fell in September to 29%, extending the plunge...
Source: York Dispatch — York County Realtors are finally seeing a small increase in inventory floating back into the housing market. A lack of inventory, which has historically been a problem in York County for years, was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic....
Source: Home Buying Institute — It’s no secret that home buyers in the U.S. have had a tough time in 2021. Tight inventory commissions and fast-rising prices have presented challenges for buyers all across the country. Now, as we approach the fall of 2021, many...
