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New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
The median sales price during September was $402,500, a 1.35% decrease from the $408,000 price recorded in September 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
Have a Second Home? How To Decide If Listing It on Airbnb or Finding a Long-Term Renter Is Better for You
Source: Realtor --- If you’re someone with a second home looking to make extra cash, you might be facing a win-win situation. The vacation rental industry is quickly rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, while the long-term rental marketcontinues to see double-digit...
Liens and Encumbrances Affecting Real Property Ownership
By Dan Harkey Real Estate & Private Money Finance Consultant m: 949 533-8315 | e: [email protected] What is a Lien? A lien is a legal right or claim against real property, referred to as a security interest. The lien is given or conveyed to a creditor (lender)...
Why a Real Estate Professional Is Key When Selling Your House
Source: Keeping Current Matters--- With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have the skills, experience, and expertise it takes to navigate the highly detailed and involved...
Homeownership by Education: Degree-Holding Owners Surge as Those Without High School Drop 30%
Source: Housing Wire --- Although there are 4% fewer owned homes in the United States than there were in 2010, an increasing share belongs to highly educated people. And, with Millennials cementing their status as a driving force during the last decade, the life...
FHA adds 40-year loan term to COVID-19 arsenal
Source: Housing Wire --- The Federal Housing Administration told mortgage servicers that they can now offer a 40-year loan term as a COVID-19 recovery option. Servicers for FHA-insured mortgages can offer the modification immediately, according to the latest update to...
Homebuilder sentiment drops for fourth straight month, as rising rates push housing to ‘an inflection point’
Source: CNBC --- Sharply rising mortgage rates are taking their toll on the nation’s homebuilders, as already pricey new construction becomes even less affordable. Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes fell 2 points to 77 in April, according to...
How To Buy A House With Little Or No Money Down
Source: Forbes --- For many homebuyers, saving up for a down payment can seem like a massive roadblock, especially with home prices skyrocketing. But there are mortgage options designed specifically for those who can’t save the standard 20% down of the loan amount—or...
4 predictions for the housing market in 2022, from economists and real estate pros
Source: Market Watch --- We asked home and mortgage experts and economists what they predict will happen in the housing market this spring and further into 2022. Here’s what they told us. (You can find the lowest mortgage rates you might qualify for here.) Prediction...
5 Pro Tips for Movers From a Realtor Who Has Helped Countless Families Make Their Next Move
Source: Realtor --- With an average of nearly one dozen moves during life, most Americans have a fair amount of experience packing up and settling in again. Now, imagine how many moving-related tips and tricks a Realtor® learns while watching clients move every week:...
No Easy Answers for Foreign Real Estate Owners in Russia
Source: Propmodo --- Russia became an instant global pariah when it invaded Ukraine on February 24th. As more bloodshed and war crimes have come to light, the country has become further isolated from the international community. Western companies have hurried to...
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