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Why education is set to be doubly important for agents in 2023
Source: MPA Mag --- Always an essential component of the mortgage broker and agent professions, education is set to take on even greater value this year as the market changes and many borrowers turn towards alternative financing solutions, according to an...
How to shop for and compare mortgage offers
Source: Bankrate --- Before you choose a mortgage offer, it’s important to shop around and compare multiple offers to get the best deal. In fact, borrowers can save an average of $1,500 over the life of a mortgage by simply obtaining one additional quote. And those...
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
The typical investor paid $260,000 for a home they flipped in the first quarter and sold the property for $325,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station
The new station will be based in the Los Angeles suburb of Mission Viejo. Continue Reading Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station
Hilton and Marriott Expand Their Hotel Portfolios Across Africa
“We are witnessing a transformation of Africa’s tourism sector,” said Marriott’s Jerome Briet. Continue Reading Hilton and Marriott Expand Their Hotel Portfolios Across Africa
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
The median sales price also increased year-over-year for the 23rd straight month to reach $442,000. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Among property types, studio apartments in Manhattan recorded the greatest rent increase with a 9.5% year-over-year surge to an average of $3,400. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
25,000 SF Retail Plaza in Pennsylvania Sells for $12 Million
The property is occupied by a Wawa convenience store and gas station and a Tractor Supply center. Continue Reading 25,000 SF Retail Plaza in Pennsylvania Sells for $12 Million
Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
“Buyers are increasingly moving to the sidelines due to elevated mortgage rates and tariff and economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022














