Source: CNBC — When interest rates rise, it’s common for some homebuyers to explore whether an adjustable rate mortgage would make sense for them. With an ARM, as it’s called, the appeal is its lower initial interest rate compared with a traditional 30-year...
Source: RisMedia — There’s a lot of noise in the real estate technology space today, and tech fatigue is running rampant as brokerages continue to chase the next shiny object and throw significant sums of money at tools that don’t play nicely with one another....
Source: Keeping Current Matters — If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the answer for your summer plans. With homes continuing to get multiple offers, this could be...
Source: NBC News— While Covid was battering the U.S. economy, Gary Goldberg seems to have done OK. During 2020, the pandemic’s first year, the Santa Barbara, California, real estate agent sold more than $27 million worth of luxury homes, slightly down from the...
Source: Realtor — Rustic, woodsy, the stuff of American lore: Yup, we’re describing the simple yet solid log cabin. With summer upon us, it’s no wonder we’re thinking about a rustic residence for an easy escape. These charming abodes are often found in secluded...
Source: Realtor — The real estate market might be showing signs it’s cooling off, but 1 in 4 buyers is still choosing to waive a home inspection, according to the latest numbers from the National Association of Realtors®. It has become a common tactic lately....
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
