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Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
The company added that NV REIT is actively pursuing additional UPREIT and direct acquisitions across the Sunbelt and Mountain West Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
The Fed warned that “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
U.S. Multifamily Sector Enjoying a Record-Setting Year in 2022
Source: World Property Journal --- Based on a new report by CBRE, the U.S. multifamily sector saw strong momentum at the start of 2022, with robust demographic trends underpinning record leasing activity, rent growth and investment during the first quarter. Investment...
Fewest homeowners underwater on their mortgages in more than 12 years
Source: Scotsman Guide --- According to CoreLogic’s most recent Homeowner Equity Report, U.S. homeowners with mortgages saw their equity grow by 29.3% year over year in fourth-quarter 2021, an average gain of $55,300 per borrower. Collectively, these homeowners (whose...
Let’s be a HERO and hold it together – or try for our clients!
Debbie Bloyd is a contributing author to Weekly Real Estate News and can be contacted at 469-768-0337 or [email protected] Everyone is stressed out about finding a house then moving!!!! I have a client now that is just stressed out of her mind …… did I say...
How to Buy a House for Sale by Owner
Source: Nerdwallet --- Most home sellers work with real estate agents to list and market their properties and negotiate with buyers. But about 7% of sellers skip hiring an agent and list their homes "for sale by owner," or FSBO, according to a National Association of...
Housing Market Update: Shrinking Pool of Buyers Snatch Up Homes at Record Pace
Source: Redfin --- The typical home for sale found a buyer in 15 days, the fastest pace on record, during the four-week period ending May 8. Meanwhile, pending sales fell 6%, the largest year-over-year decline since June 2020 when the initial pandemic shock to the...
Housing supply is finally improving, as high prices and rising rates weigh on sales
Source: CNBC --- One of the leanest housing markets in history might be putting on some fat. The supply of homes for sale could increase in the next few weeks, according to new data from Realtor.com. In April, inventory was 12% lower than in the same month last year,...
Adjustable-rate mortgage demand surges to 14-year high, as homebuyers try to afford this pricey spring market
Source: CNBC --- It could be more listings on the market, or perhaps just fear that interest rates will move even higher, but homebuyers are showing more demand for mortgages. They are, however, turning even more to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), which offer lower...
Real estate expert on ‘strong’ apartment rental demand as housing affordability poses nationwide challenges
Source: Fox Business --- HESSAM NADJI: Well, the rapid rise in interest rates is causing a lot of concern, especially in the housing market. Affordability is already a challenge. Nationwide, prices for homes are up 36% since the pandemic began. So since the end of...
Something big is happening in the housing market
Source: Fortune --- The most competitive housing market ever is finally showing signs of breaking. As data trickles in for April, it's becoming clear that the historically hot housing market has flipped trajectories. It's now in cooling mode. The number of homes...
I Downsized from a House to an Apartment. Here Are 4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Packing
Source: Apartment Therapy --- That old high school football jersey two sizes too small to fit? Tossed it. That R&B CD collection collecting dust on the bookcase? Farewell. One of the hardest things about moving from a house to an apartment is having to part...
