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Seven secrets about Santa Ynez Valley real estate market
Source: Santa Barbara News-Press --- Here are seven reasons why people want to live in the Santa Ynez Valley: 1. Value. It is less expensive than Santa Barbara and only 30 miles away. Nearly everyone lives in the Santa Ynez Valley by choice when many could live...
Real estate isn’t an alternative — it’s a core investment
Source: Investment News --- You can hardly browse or tune into the financial news without real estate being presented as an “alternative” investment. And yes, real estate has unique investment characteristics that set it apart from asset classes like stocks and bonds....
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Weis Markets Opens First New Supermarket in 3 Years
The new store is Weis’ 50th in Maryland and includes a drive-thru pharmacy and a six-pump fuel center. Continue Reading Weis Markets Opens First New Supermarket in 3 Years
Report: Affordable Homeownership Remains Mostly Elusive
California had 16 of the 25 counties where affordable homeownership requires the highest annual income. Continue Reading Report: Affordable Homeownership Remains Mostly Elusive
Pending Home Sales Up in May
“Consistent job gains and rising wages are modestly helping the housing market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in May
Greystar in $1.4 Million Settlement for Unlawful Charges on Military Servicemembers
Greystar will pay triple damages to the servicemembers who paid the early termination charges. Continue Reading Greystar in $1.4 Million Settlement for Unlawful Charges on Military Servicemembers
Global Wellness Real Estate Market Predicted to Reach $941 Billion by 2030
High construction costs are seen as a challenge to this sector’s growth. Continue Reading Global Wellness Real Estate Market Predicted to Reach $941 Billion by 2030
Blackfin Real Estate Investors Acquires First Property in Georgia
Sage Creek Apartments was built in 2016 and encompasses one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 812 to 1,076 square feet. Continue Reading Blackfin Real Estate Investors Acquires First Property in Georgia
Brigil Previews Proposed $1.3 Billion Quebec Urban Hub
Espace Canevas will be based at the site of the former Village Cartier shopping center. Continue Reading Brigil Previews Proposed $1.3 Billion Quebec Urban Hub
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Did the Real Estate Industry Help a Socialist Running for NYC Mayor?
Real estate corporations and executives invested heavily in Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral campaign, creating a backlash with New York City voters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Did the Real Estate Industry Help a Socialist Running for NYC Mayor?














