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Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
How To Reinvent Yourself & Your Business Enterprise
Once you have decided to reinvent yourself, the next decision is whether to stay in your chosen field or select a new one. Continue Reading How To Reinvent Yourself & Your Business Enterprise
Existing-home sales dip again as median prices reach historic heights
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Existing-home sales fell for the fourth straight month in May, sliding to a two-year low as median prices topped $400,000 nationally for the first time ever, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Total sales ended May at a...
Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): “Consumer prices accelerated again in May as...
Home Flips Are Up, But Raw Profits Hit 13-Year Low
Source: National Mortgage Professional --- ATTOM released its first-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing that home flips are up in the first quarter, while profits have sunk to a 13-year low. The report shows 114,706 single-family houses and condominiums in...
Housing-affordability crunch time is at hand
Source: Sun Gazette --- Ballooning mortgage costs, driven by skyrocketing prices and interest rates, have made mortgages less affordable than at any time since at least 2007. Demand for homes has pulled back in response, easing price growth, slowing sales and boosting...
Things To Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few...
The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building...
Existing home sales fell in May as rising rents and low supply weigh on affordability
Source: Realty Biz News --- Existing home sales declined again in May, falling by 3.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.41 million units, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors. On a yearly basis, existing home sales were down...
Rental Prices Hit Another Record High, but There Is Some Good News for Renters By Clare Trapasso
Source: Realtor --- May was a mixed bag for renters. On one hand, rental prices across the nation hit a new record high—for the 15th month in a row, according to a recent Realtor.com® report. Rents climbed 15.5% annually in May, to hit a median of $1,849 in the...
More Than 40% of Home Sellers Are Dropping Their Prices in Salt Lake City, Boise, Sacramento and Other Pandemic Hot Spots
Source: Redfin --- An increasing share of home sellers are lowering their asking price as rapidly rising mortgage rates cut into buyers’ budgets and homebuying sentiment drops. Price drops are especially common in mid-sized metros in the West–particularly in Utah–many...
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