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7 Real Estate Investing Predictions for 2022

7 Real Estate Investing Predictions for 2022

Source: The Motley Fool --- COVID-19 just keeps morphing its way through the populace, complicating our pursuit of those basic needs like food and shelter. But those needs must be met, and don't let a little thing like a devastating global pandemic thwart your plans...

Florida remains top destination in great COVID migration

Florida remains top destination in great COVID migration

Source: Real Estate Weekly --- Nationwide, 30.3 percent of Redfin.com users looked to move to a different metro area in October and November, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s down from a...

The weirdest homes for sale in 2021

The weirdest homes for sale in 2021

Source: WCVB --- If you thought 2021 was wacky, wait until you see some of the properties that were listed for sale throughout the United States. 2021 was a tough year for home buyers, but a great year for sellers. Home values in the U.S. have gone up 19.3% over the...

Should renters get first dibs in Bay Area real estate deals?

Should renters get first dibs in Bay Area real estate deals?

Source: The Mercury News --- As the Bay Area grasps for new ways to quell its affordable housing shortage, several cities are considering controversial policies that would give some tenants a shot at buying their homes — a move that’s sharply dividing property owners...

Number Of Homes For Sale In November Hits An All-Time Low

Number Of Homes For Sale In November Hits An All-Time Low

Source: Forbes --- The 2021 housing craze hit new highs as an uptick in listings offered a ray of hope for buyers trying to find a home in a competitive market and lock in low mortgage rates. But like any roller coaster, what goes up, must come down. The...

Are home bidding wars finally cooling down?

Are home bidding wars finally cooling down?

Source: MPA --- While the housing market remains hotter than ever before, homebuyer competition hit its lowest level in almost a year, according to a Redfin report. The report showed that the bidding-war rate dropped from the revised rate of 61.8% in October to 59.5%...

5 tech trends that will move mortgages and housing in 2022

5 tech trends that will move mortgages and housing in 2022

Source: Bankrate --- In the Amazon age, consumers are more pampered – and less patient – than ever. Tap your phone and, voilà – hot food from your favorite restaurant arrives in minutes. High-end electronics appear on your doorstep in hours. However,...

Economic Forecast: Real estate stays hot

Economic Forecast: Real estate stays hot

Source: WBJ --- The future of office and retail space is still uncertain as remote work and e-commerce maintain strong holds on the economy, even in our new normal. One thing that seems certain: the housing market has perhaps never been hotter in Central...