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Convicted Sex Offender Reportedly Harassing Female Real Estate Agents in Ohio
The suspect is believed to be Robert Willett, who was twice arrested for criminal activities aimed at female agents. Continue Reading Convicted Sex Offender Reportedly Harassing Female Real Estate Agents in Ohio
Rosalyn Merrick Named Chief Executive at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Merrick succeeds Alan Ferguson, who is stepping down to pursue other endeavors. Continue Reading Rosalyn Merrick Named Chief Executive at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Jonathan Pollack to Become President at Starwood Capital Group
Pollack was Blackstone’s global head of the firm’s real estate credit business since 2016. Continue Reading Jonathan Pollack to Become President at Starwood Capital Group
Reynolds Asset Management Acquires Two Multifamily Properties in Texas
The 360-unit acquisition is a joint venture with Jeff Juster’s Newport Capital Advisors LLC. Continue Reading Reynolds Asset Management Acquires Two Multifamily Properties in Texas
Global Bathroom Sink Market Predicted to Reach $2.14 Billion by 2027
“Emerging economies are expected to witness high growth in the residential construction sector,” the forecast said. Continue Reading Global Bathroom Sink Market Predicted to Reach $2.14 Billion by 2027
YEAR-END OUTLOOK: CLIMBING MORTGAGE RATES STRAIN BUYING POWER IN 2022
Source: Ris Media--- Homeowners will likely look at the past year of mortgage rate performance with fondness or even regret as the days of historic lows fade. Based on recent Freddie Mac reports, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) at 3.14%, are breaking from months of...
City housing report shows rising mortgage, rental costs
Source: IDS News --- The Bloomington City Council discussed some of the current challenges of increasing home-owner and renter costs facing Bloomington residents regarding renting and home ownership Wednesday. In a comprehensive housing report from the City of...
Burning Mortgage Question: Should You Retire, Then Pay Off Your Mortgage?
Source: Green Entrepreneur --- What to do with that mortgage? Many soon-to-be retirees wonder whether they should pay it off, but what about current retirees? Here's how you can make that determination. A common question: Should you pay off your mortgage before you...
2022 home prices will keep rising at or near double digits, predicts the analyst who called the current housing boom
Source: Fortune --- For this writer, Ed Pinto makes the most accurate predictions of all the real estate world’s data-crunchers on where housing prices are heading. Pinto, director of the American Enterprise Institute’s Housing Center and former chief credit officer...
Mortgage Bond Sales Surged in October
Source: Wall Street Journal --- Mortgage companies in the U.S. issued $21 billion of mortgage-backed bonds in October, the second heaviest month of borrowing since the 2008-09 financial crisis, according to research by Bank of America Corp. One reason: It is cheaper...
Homeowners With Risky Alternatives to Traditional Mortgages Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Money
Source: Pew --- The U.S. Treasury Department released guidance in August that made financial assistance available to homeowners experiencing financial hardship linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid could be offered to those with traditional mortgages and those...
Mortgage rate forecast for November 2021: Rates head higher for the holidays
Source: Bankrate --- As Thanksgiving approaches, homeowners and potential buyers have much to be grateful for, including the relatively low mortgage rates that have persisted over the last several months. But all good things eventually come to an end, and that could...
Six steps to building a great real estate sales system
Source: Forbes --- I've always said that anyone can achieve business success, but only if they build the right systems. What are systems? At their core, systems are anything designed to make your life or work easier. When you build great systems, you're able to spend...
Prices may be higher, but mortgage rates are at a new low!
Source: SRE.com --- Have you seen the new rates that can't be beat? Work with an SRE Professional Expert today! Here's how to get matched with an agent in your area.
10 Million Seniors Still Make Forward Mortgage Payments, Here’s Where They Are
Source: Reverse Mortgage Daily --- Across the United States, nearly 10 million homeowners are still making forward mortgage payments who are at least 65 years old or higher. While it’s unlikely that all of those homeowners would be approved for a product like a...
