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Smarty Debuts U.S. Property Data Product
Key features include over 150 structural data attributes and more than 130 current and historical financial data attributes. Continue Reading Smarty Debuts U.S. Property Data Product
Fannie Mae in Data Partnership with Pulsenomics
Terry Loebs, founder of Pulsenomics, said this partnership is “the opening of an exciting new chapter in the life of our nearly 15-year survey research effort.” Continue Reading Fannie Mae in Data Partnership with Pulsenomics
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CONSIDERATIONS WHEN YOU SELL A HOME WITH SOLAR PANELS
Source: Realty Biz News --- Fitting solar panels is an eco-friendly option if you want to save on your energy bills. A 30% tax credit is available to homeowners to make this easier. As well as these advantages, a solar power system has the potential to increase the...
Wars in cities: three rules for protecting the built environment during conflict
Source: The Conversation --- During the course of wars, the infrastructure of cities faces destruction. Fighting, regardless of its intentions, destroys roads, bridges, commercial and residential buildings, as well as the architecture they embody. Throughout history...
They Never Used to Cook. Now Wealthy Homeowners Want Two Kitchens.
Source: Mansion Global --- The heart of the home is getting a lot more love. Kitchens have gotten ever more elaborate over the past several years, since the pandemic forced people to spend more time there. These days, luxury residences not only have custom cabinetry,...
Is the Housing Market Correcting?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know....
I’m the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. Here Are 6 Things To Know About the Housing Market Now
Source: Realtor --- As mortgage rates inch upwards (you can see the lowest mortgage rates you may qualify for here) and home prices keep climbing, many aspiring buyers are wondering: What should I know about the housing market now? So—as part of our series where we...
More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans...
Bad Inflation Reports Raise Odds of Surprise 0.75-Percentage-Point Rate Rise This Week
Source: The Wall Street Journal --- A string of troubling inflation reports in recent days is likely to lead Federal Reserve officials to consider surprising markets with a larger-than-expected 0.75-percentage-point interest rate increase at their meeting this week....
Big landlords jump into the homebuilding business as demand for single-family rentals surges
Source: CNBC --- As demand for single-family rental homes surges, big landlords are jumping into the homebuilding business to shore up falling supplies. The push comes as more Americans have the flexibility to work from anywhere and are looking for larger spaces with...
Prepare yourself: ‘The U.S. housing market is at the beginning stages of the most significant contraction in activity since 2006’
Source: Market Watch --- The U.S. housing sector is in the midst of the biggest slowdown in over a decade, one economist says. But don’t expect prices to fall back down to earth just yet. “The U.S. housing market is at the beginning stages of the most significant...
8 DIY Disasters That Can Make a Horrible First Impression on Buyers
Source: Realtor --- When touring a home for sale, first impressions are everything—and we’re not just talking about curb appeal. It’s common for sellers to spruce up their house before putting it on the market, and some of these home improvements can include DIY...
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? Here’s Everything Homebuyers Need to Know
Source: CNET --- If you make a down payment of less than 20% on your home, you'll probably have to purchase private mortgage insurance. When you make a smaller down payment, lenders tend to consider you a higher-risk candidate for a mortgage, and the PMI requirement...
The 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying a House on a Lake
Source: Apartment Therapy --- Taking the plunge on waterfront life involves more than just a hefty price tag. For all the perks of buying a lake house (of which there are many!) there are also a few tedious downsides that need to be considered and budgeted for before...
Luxury Homes Are in High Demand
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- As people realize their needs are changing, some are turning to luxury housing to find their dream home. Investopedia helps define what pushes a home into this category. In a recent article, they point out that a luxury home isn’t...
