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Mixed-Use Development Planned Next to NJ’s Monmouth Park Racetrack
The first phase of this project is slated to break ground in the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development Planned Next to NJ’s Monmouth Park Racetrack
University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
The four-year degree program begins in 2025. Continue Reading University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
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Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Ban Outdoor Sleeping Encampments
“Homelessness is complex,” wrote Justice Neil Gorsuch for the majority ruling. Continue Reading Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Ban Outdoor Sleeping Encampments
Biden-Trump Debate Barely Acknowledges Housing Issues
“We’re going to make sure we build 2 million new units,” said Biden. Continue Reading Biden-Trump Debate Barely Acknowledges Housing Issues
Richard Gibbens Named CEO at Bluegrass Realtors
Gibbens will begin his new role in late July. Continue Reading Richard Gibbens Named CEO at Bluegrass Realtors
Mortgage rate buydowns are on the rise as homebuyers cope with high interest rates
Source: USA Today --- Anna Raymond was ready to make the switch from renting to owning a home last spring. But after five failed offers, she and her husband decided to take a step back from house hunting. Then, in December, their real estate agent presented an offer...
Survey finds Americans wildly misinformed on housing market
Source:The Hill --- A new survey finds Americans are woefully misinformed about the nation’s mercurial housing market, even as millions of them prepare to buy homes. Twenty-eight million Americans plan to purchase a home in 2023, according to a survey released Tuesday...
The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
Source: Bankrate --- Mortgage rates have been volatile in recent months, but the roster of the biggest and most active mortgage lenders has stayed stable in the past year. Rocket Mortgage and United Shore Financial remained first and second by volume of loans...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point in 4 Months
Source: U.S. News --- The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.46% this week, the lowest it's been since September 2022. Mortgage rates declined across the board this week, with the average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage falling to 6.46%. This is the lowest...
How to Price Your Home Correctly in Massachusetts
Source: MassRealty --- Proper Housing Pricing in Massachusetts is Essential It can be challenging to price your home correctly, but with some preparation and helpful tips, you can make the process as smooth as possible. When it comes to pricing a home in...
Letter to the editor: How do I tell the difference between a business and consumer mortgage?
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Question: What is the difference between a business and consumer mortgage loan? Answer: A business mortgage — also known as a commercial loan — is a separate category of mortgage controlled by California rules and practices than a...
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac
Source: Fox Business --- Mortgage rates dropped further last week to the lowest level since September, creating more opportunities for homebuyers, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19,...
Correct House Pricing is Essential For Success
Source: Maximum Real Estate Exposure --- How to Price a House For Sale Pricing a house in a way that will encourage a timely sale is quite challenging for home sellers and often for Realtors. House pricing isn’t rocket science, yet so many get it wrong. Numerous...
Some BIG Changes to Mortgage Costs Were Just Announced
Source: Mortgage News Daily --- In a single moment, the fees for a vast majority of new mortgages in the US have changed. In some cases, the changes are drastic, both for better and worse. Let's break it down. What do you mean by "fees/costs?" This refers to Loan...
What You Need to Know About Foreclosure Rates
Source: US News --- As a homeowner, homebuyer or aspiring real estate investor, you want to understand the housing market more. Median home prices, mortgage interest rates and average days on market are all valuable metrics to grasping current activity on the market....
