U.S. Housing Market
Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
The median sales price also increased year-over-year for the 23rd straight month to reach $442,000. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Among property types, studio apartments in Manhattan recorded the greatest rent increase with a 9.5% year-over-year surge to an average of $3,400. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Warren Buffett Says Real Estate Is a Lousy Investment: Why He’s Wrong
Source: The Motley Fool --- Buffett is a shrewd investor, but he's off the mark on real estate. Given that he's a billionaire many times over, it's fair to say that Warren Buffett knows a lot about being a successful investor. After all, he's made a name for himself...
US real estate market may be cooling, depending on who you ask
Source: ABC News --- Just a few months ago, the real estate market was favorable to people selling homes. The amount of buyers was increasing, the number of listings were down and interest rates were dropping, it seemed, across the country. Now, brokers are saying the...
Guess How Many of Us Hope for a Housing Crash
Source: The Street --- With home prices and mortgage rates soaring, it would seem that something has to give. So it may not surprise you to learn that 78% of Americans expect a housing-market crash, according to a study by Consumer Affairs, a consumer information...
Fair Housing: Problem Ran Deeper than Redlining
Source: Florida Realtors --- Discrimination tends to find loopholes. In the 1960s, Blacks bought homes using a land contract – but sellers held the deed and could evict for one missed payment. CHICAGO – If Robert York was ever bone tired, he didn’t show it. After...
Average mortgage debt rose 14% over the past 5 years
Source: Rome News Tribune --- The average mortgage debt held by American homeowners has risen 14%, according to Experian data. At the end of 2021, the average mortgage balance was $223,952 in the U.S., up from an average of $196,403 for the same time period in 2017. ...
The Great Real Estate Tumble Of 2022
Source: Forbes --- “A 1970s Type of Housing Market is Possible in Future” We now have a “Triple Whammy” in 2022. In addition to the stock & bond market’s volatile woes, housing just delivered it’s worst two month hit since 2008 and wiped out over a year’s worth of...
Is Real Estate a Good Investment?
Source: Nasdaq --- Investing in real estate has plenty of benefits. A steady flow of extra income, relatively low volatility and the appreciation in the value of properties are factors that make real estate a good investment. But, there are also some downsides. Real...
Hidden costs of buying a home
Source: Bankrate --- If you’re planning to buy a new home soon, you’ve likely given some thought to the maximum price you can pay and the down payment you can offer. And if you plan to finance the purchase, the monthly mortgage payment could also be on the list of...
City’s budget forecast includes $42.7 million increase in property taxes
Source: Chicago Sun Times --- Chicago property taxes will rise by $42.7 million — half of what an automatic escalator allowed — thanks to a $127.9 million budget shortfall for 2023 that’s the lowest in recent memory, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday. By exercising...
‘Housing Market Crash’ Interest Soars as Americans Worry About Economy
Source: Newsweek --- 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. That’s...
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