Housing Market
The home gadgets that real estate agents recommend
The thrill of buying a new home, filling it with new furniture and décor is a concept that excites most homebuyers. But real estate agents
December 13, 2021
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Refinance
Refinance volume surges as mortgage rates drop
News of the first omicron variant in the U.S. led to a shake up in the stock and bond markets. This resulted in a slight
December 12, 2021
Foreclosure
Foreclosures up 94 percent in a year
The number of active foreclosure filings in the U.S. was 19,479 in November. While this is down five percent from October, it is a whopping
December 11, 2021
Housing Market
Household net worth rising at fastest rate in 14 years
The median net worth of households in the U.S. rose nearly $25,000 between 2016 and 2019, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Research Institute for
December 10, 2021
Real Estate
Government cracking down on money laundering in real estate
In an attempt to reduce the volume of money laundering in the United States, the Biden Administration has announced steps to increase transparency in all-cash
December 9, 2021
San Diego
San Diego median down payment well above six figures
According to a new report, San Diego ranks among the top ten metropolitan markets in the U.S. with the highest median down payments on single-family
December 8, 2021
Home Prices
Home prices post largest annual gain ever
Home prices in the United States have reached their largest year-over-year increase since the Federal Housing Finance Agency Home Price Index was created more than
December 7, 2021
Forebearance
Mortgage forbearance plans ending could pose trouble
The federal government and most lenders in the U.S. implemented early last year mortgage forbearance plans for homeowners who may have been impacted by the
December 6, 2021
Renting
‘Home Alone’ house hits rental market in time for holidays
The Winnetka, III., house showcased so beautifully in the 1990 classic “Home Alone” is hitting the short-term rental market this month. The home located in
December 5, 2021
Housing Inventory
Home inventory falls to new all-time low
In a housing market starving for more supply, bad news came to light in the form of a new report released by Redfin. The online
December 4, 2021