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With Rising Interest Rates, Do Adjustable Rate Mortgages Make Sense?
Source: Albany Herald --- As rates on traditional mortgages have risen, a growing number of home buyers are turning to adjustable rate loans in order to save a few dollars. But do buyers risk getting hit with significant increases when that lock expires? Don't let...
Pivot to find profits during a recession: Focus on homebuyers
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Working in a buyer’s market The past decade of real estate sales has given preferential treatment to the seller. During this time, sellers — and real estate agents — have gotten used to experiencing housing as a get-rich-quick scheme....
NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
“The MLS shouldn’t be able to dictate how homeowners sell their home,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
NAHREP called for “the force of law” to ensure fair access to property information. Continue Reading NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
Bill Cosby Lists NYC Townhouse in Foreclosure Battle for $7 Million
A New York City townhouse owned by disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has been listed for $7 million, even though the property is at the center of a foreclosure fight. The New York Post reports Cosby put the four-story, 5,000-square-foot property on the market four months...
Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Pritsaw joins Clarion from the investment firm Pretium, where he served as senior managing director. Continue Reading Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
Housing Starts Dropped in March
Single-family housing completions in March were at a rate of 1.029 million, up by 0.9% from the revised February rate of 1,020 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped in March
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
The ECB noted that “the disinflation process is well on track” but warned about challenges ahead. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
The 10 states with the highest effective tax rates in 2024 were all in the Northeast and middle of the country. Continue Reading Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Active listings hit the highest level in five years in March via a 0.1% month-over-month uptick. Continue Reading Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
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