Source: Oregon Live — An online photo of a Cannon Beach house for sale caught Phil Jones’ attention. The image wasn’t of a sweeping ocean view from the hilltop location or the towering brick-faced fireplace in the living room. Jones, an attorney who often looks...
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record — Adjustable-rate mortgages are back. “Buyers are addicted to the lower interest rates. You can get between a half and a full point for a five- to seven-year ARM,” said John Adams, area manager of loanDepot Jacksonville’s...
Source: Realtor — Buyers have always paid dearly for the privilege of buying a newly built home. From custom countertops to increased energy efficiency, to that oh, so seductive new-home smell, the benefits aren’t tough to discern. Younger buyers these days...
Source: Forbes — The Rise of Proptech Real estate is one of the largest asset classes in the world, comprising over $225 trillion; ~$50 trillion in the United States alone. Historically, the industry has been a slow adopter of technology due to its capital...
Source: WFAA — DALLAS — The supply of houses in the Dallas area has sunk from bad to worse for buyers, with market inventory decreasing by more than half year over year. The decrease of 53.3% locally in January is more than three times the national average...
Source: Fox Business — Amid concern about rising mortgage rates, homebuyers are entering the market earlier than usual this spring, according to George Ratiu, manager of economic research at Realtor.com. “Markets are experiencing an early start to the...
FHFA’s Pulte to Relinquish Intelligence Chief Role on Aug. 3
