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Urban Land Institute to launch real estate program for college students
Source: Inman --- On Wednesday, the Urban Land Institute Foundation (ULI) announced that it had received a $1 million donation from Bruce Etkin, a chairman of Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners and a ULI Foundation Trustee. The ULI is a non-profit education and...
For Greenville real estate agents, closing the deal begins with managing client expectations
Source: Post and Courier --- It’s like riding a roller coaster, but the kind that can leave you emotionally drained rather than energized and excited. Purchasing a home in the Greenville market can mean dozens of potential buyers pursing one new listing, a sale price...
Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low
“Mortgage credit supply increased modestly in March but remained close to its tightest levels since 2013,” said MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low
Most Gen Z Adults Prioritize Pets Over Family in Housing Needs
“Young adults may be delaying parenthood, but they’re not putting off pet parenthood,” said Zillow’s home trends expert Amanda Pendleton. Continue Reading Most Gen Z Adults Prioritize Pets Over Family in Housing Needs
Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Nearly half of survey respondents have begun to save for a down payment. Continue Reading Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Montreal Home Sales Down 28%
This marked a new low for sales during March. Continue Reading Montreal Home Sales Down 28%
Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
KeyBank is observing April’s Fair Housing Month by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities. Continue Reading Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Jamie Dimon’s West Side Story
More than 7,000 households were evicted by eminent domain to create New York’s Lincoln Center. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Jamie Dimon’s West Side Story
Vacation Home Demand Sinks in Post-Pandemic Market
“With housing payments near their all-time high; a lot of people can’t afford to buy one home right now, let alone a second,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr. Continue Reading Vacation Home Demand Sinks in Post-Pandemic Market
Defense Dept. Faulted on Oversight of Private Companies Operating Military Housing
“DOD can also fully terminate a project, but has never identified the need to do so,” the report said. Continue Reading Defense Dept. Faulted on Oversight of Private Companies Operating Military Housing
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Inches Up Slightly
The index is still near its historical low. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Inches Up Slightly
Zillow: People of Color Pay Higher Upfront Costs on Rental Housing
Zillow also reported people of color were paying more on security deposits for their rental housing. Continue Reading Zillow: People of Color Pay Higher Upfront Costs on Rental Housing
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