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The Power Of Self-Education In Real Estate
Source: Forbes --- Many brokers are technically savvy but don’t have the personal touch that is so critical for dealing with people. We are all different but we can all benefit from deepening our knowledge and developing our skills through self-education and reading....
Should You Buy a New Home Now?
Source: Fool --- Here's what prospective buyers need to know about today's housing market. There are plenty of benefits to owning a home -- financial stability, not having to answer to a landlord, and the pride that comes with attaining such a huge goal. But is now a...
AirBNB Sues NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules, Calling Them a ‘De Facto Ban’
“These restrictions are punitive and burdensome,” said Theo Yedinsky, Airbnb’s global policy director. Continue Reading AirBNB Sues NYC Over Short-Term Rental Rules, Calling Them a ‘De Facto Ban’
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 29-June 2
Elon Musk talks real estate, tenant pulls a fast one on his trusting landlord and a historic theater gets a new lease on life. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 29-June 2
Mariah Carey Sells Atlanta Mansion at Discounted Price
She bought the property in November 2021 via an off-market purchase of $5.65 million. Continue Reading Mariah Carey Sells Atlanta Mansion at Discounted Price
Inflation Causes Most Homeowners to Postpone Renovations, But They’re Not Planning to Move
59% of homeowners said their renovation projects focused on energy efficiency. Continue Reading Inflation Causes Most Homeowners to Postpone Renovations, But They’re Not Planning to Move
Feds Seek Input on Updating AVM Quality Control Standards
“The proposed standards are designed to ensure a high level of confidence in the estimates produced by AVMs,” said the agencies. Continue Reading Feds Seek Input on Updating AVM Quality Control Standards
FHLBank Boston Debuts Pilot Program to Assist Nonwhite First-Time Buyers
FHLBank Boston President and CEO Timothy J. Barrett seeks to “overcome some of the barriers to homeownership for people of color.” Continue Reading FHLBank Boston Debuts Pilot Program to Assist Nonwhite First-Time Buyers
MBA: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Up in Q1
“Delinquency rates increased for every major capital source during the first quarter,” said MBA’s Jamie Woodwell. Continue Reading MBA: Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Up in Q1
ESSA Bank & Trust in $3 Million Settlement with Feds Over Redlining Charges
“We are proud of our record of community service,” said Gary S. Olson, the bank’s chief executive. Continue Reading ESSA Bank & Trust in $3 Million Settlement with Feds Over Redlining Charges
CMBS Delinquency Rate Shoots Up to 14-Month High
The CMBS delinquency rate is now at its highest level since March 2022, while the 53-basis point upswing was the largest since June 2020. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Shoots Up to 14-Month High
Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.09%. Continue Reading Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
