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Despite Recent Dip in Mortgage Rates, Uncertainty Stalls the U.S. Real Estate Market
Source: Mansion Global --- Fluctuations in mortgage rates—combined with the ups and downs of the stock market—are creating uncertainty for both buyers and sellers, thus stalling home sales in the U.S., according to Realtor.com. Mortgage rates fell by nearly 50 basis...
Real Estate Trends: Why Did Mortgage Rates Suddenly Drop?
Source: Forbes --- Key Takeaways Rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped below 7% the first week of November. Rates have been moving higher for most of 2022, rising from around 3% to over 7%. More inflation and economic data needs to be released to know if...
The Era of Instant Gratification: How It Impacts Homebuyers and the Role of Real Estate Agents
Publisher John G. Stevens considers how to bring homebuyers to a state of satisfaction. Continue Reading The Era of Instant Gratification: How It Impacts Homebuyers and the Role of Real Estate Agents
Pending Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
On a year-over-year basis, pending transactions improved 6.9%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up for Fourth Straight Month
Redfin: Unsold Properties Fuel Rise in Active Listings to 4-Year High
More than half of home listings in November sat on the market for at least 60 days without going under contract. Continue Reading Redfin: Unsold Properties Fuel Rise in Active Listings to 4-Year High
Yesway Opens 5 New Allsup’s Locations Across Texas and New Mexico
Yesway operates 440 stores across nine states. Continue Reading Yesway Opens 5 New Allsup’s Locations Across Texas and New Mexico
Casago to Acquire Vacasa at $5.02 Per Share
Further operational and organizational details will be announced following the closing of the transaction Continue Reading Casago to Acquire Vacasa at $5.02 Per Share
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Real Estate Winners and Losers of 2024
Editor Phil Hall considers the highs and lows of the year in housing policy and real estate. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Real Estate Winners and Losers of 2024
New Jersey Condo Property Manager Arrested on Theft and Fraud Charges
Martinia Heath is scheduled to make her first court appearance in Union County on Jan. 30, 2025. Continue Reading New Jersey Condo Property Manager Arrested on Theft and Fraud Charges
Report: Substandard Housing in England Creates Health Crisis
The report warned that unless these issues are addressed, the National Health Service and the British economy runs the risk of failing. Continue Reading Report: Substandard Housing in England Creates Health Crisis
Bankrupt Big Lots in Deal to Keep Hundreds of Stores Open
Big Lots currently has 963 stores. Continue Reading Bankrupt Big Lots in Deal to Keep Hundreds of Stores Open
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.68 Trillion in November
Ginnie Mae issued nearly $50 billion in total MBS, resulting in net portfolio growth of $23.4 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.68 Trillion in November
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