The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their latest Existing Home Sales Report, which revealed that homes were on the market for an average of 28 days in June. This is a slight increase from the 27 days reported in May, but down from 34 days reported a year ago. 54% of homes across the country were […]
Top Fed official: Bond portfolio could shrink soon
The Fed will “likely announce next month” the sale of some bonds acquired during the recession – a move that would probably push mortgage rates a tad higher. Source: Florida Realtors
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is Still Greater Than a Renter’s
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that of a renter ($194,500 vs. $5,400). The latest survey data, covering 2014-2016 will […]
Merger could create huge single-family-home landlord
Two institutional investors – businesses that buy multiple single-family homes to rent out – could merge in a $4.3B deal that controls 82,000 U.S. homes. Source: Florida Realtors
What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Thinking of moving across the country? How far will your money take you? The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living compared to Northeast and Western states. The ‘Biggest Bang for your Buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purchase […]
Surprising drop in owners optimistic about selling
Are owners less inclined to sell? The percent who thought it’s a good time hit a record high in Fannie’s June survey – but it dropped a surprising 11% in July. Source: Florida Realtors
Hey, Millennial Homeowners!! It May Be Time to Sell
Contrary to what many believe, Millennials are not the ‘renter’ generation. Millennials purchased a larger percentage (34%) of homes in the U.S. than any other age group in 2017 and the most recent Census Bureau report shows that the homeownership rate among Millennials is finally on the rise. Many Millennials took advantage of post housing […]
Mortgage rates move a bit lower
The average FRM hit 3.90% this week, down from last week’s 3.93%. The 15-year loan held steady at 3.18%, and the ARM changed little at 3.14%. Source: Florida Realtors
Housing Inventory Hits 30-Year Low
Spring is traditionally the busiest season for real estate. Buyers, experiencing cabin fever all winter, emerge like flowers through the snow in search of their dream home. Homeowners, in preparation for the increased demand, are enticed to list their house for sale and move on to the home that will better fit their needs. New […]
Housing crisis officially started 10 years ago this week
While trouble brewed earlier, the meltdown officially began when a French bank started blocking withdrawals from U.S. mortgage-debt hedge funds. Source: Florida Realtors
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 184
- 185
- 186
- 187
- 188
- …
- 248
- Next Page »