Real Estate News & Insights
Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Only 36% believed they had the financial wherewithal for that responsibility. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
County appraisers estimate the parcel is worth more than $67 million. Continue Reading Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Housing Market Update: Demand Slips, Pushing More Sellers to Drop Asking Prices
Source: Redfin --- Early-stage homebuying demand continues to falter this spring as new listings fell 7% from a year earlier, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate shot up to 5% and the median asking price climbed to $397,747, sending the typical homebuyer’s monthly...
Why Investor Interest in Senior Housing Is Soaring
Source: Multi-Housing News --- Hispanic homeownership in the U.S. climbed significantly in 2020 – there are now 8.8 million Hispanic homeowners in the country, according to a report released this week by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals....
Commercial Real Estate Prices Still Have Room to Run, According to First American Potential Capitalization Rate Model
Source: Finance Yahoo --- SANTA ANA, Calif., April 14, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), the premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of...
What would it take to crash the housing market?
Source: Housing Wire --- Home prices are skyrocketing, housing inventory is at all-time lows and homebuyers have to contend with multiple bids. Can this last? No, it can’t. In time, markets always find balance and balance is a good thing. But, that doesn’t mean...
The Pros and Cons of Waiting Out the Hot Housing Market
Source: Finance! Yahoo --- The pandemic put only a temporary damper on the housing market, as the market rebounded robustly, hotter than ever, particularly in 2021. As we’ve rolled into 2022, the market is starting to simmer down just a little but not much. The median...
Will the middle class survive a nationwide housing shortage?
Source: USA Today --- In this current mad dash to find housing, the first 48 hours are proving to be crucial to either make or break a deal, especially for prospective middle-class homebuyers. Just ask Jonathan Sigrist and Krystal Dickison of Charlotte,...
Why Are Maryland Real Estate Agents Becoming Trusted Hyperlocal Guides
Source: Southern Maryland Chronicle --- Are you looking for a professional real estate agent to sell a house fast in Maryland? However, given how many agents there are doing business in your area, you can feel overwhelmed by all options. You want an agent who will...
NFTs forced into all facets of life — including real estate
Source: firsttuesday Journal--- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the cryptocurrency phenomenon quickly materializing in a real world setting, are becoming harder and harder to ignore. Many industries have hopped on board. What does this mean for the real estate market? The...
Building a Backyard Pond: Is It Worth It?
Source: U.S. News --- There’s a lot more to backyard pond installation than simply digging a big hole and filling it with water. Backyard ponds require liners, pumps, filters and regular maintenance to keep algae and bacteria growth at bay. If you decide to sell, it...
How to choose a title company for your real estate closing
Source: The Washington Post --- Most people buy or sell only a few homes during their lifetime, so they’re not likely to have a title company to handle their closing on speed dial. While finding a trustworthy and knowledgeable lender and real estate agent are usually...
