Demand for purchase mortgages drops for 3rd week in a row
Lender survey shows applications from homebuyers is down 12 percent from a year ago, as mortgage rates continue to rebound from December lows on stubborn inflation data. Continue reading
Lender survey shows applications from homebuyers is down 12 percent from a year ago, as mortgage rates continue to rebound from December lows on stubborn inflation data. Continue reading
Lenders won’t be required to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models before next year, but several are already using them to expand the pool of borrowers. Continue reading
Second-home solution Pacaso studied 10 of the most active counties in the country for co-ownership and found the trend grew by 21 percent in 2023. The pace of co-owned closings correlates with a rise in Housing Price Index (HPI) in those counties. Continue reading
Three mansions worth $12 million to $16 million in California are at risk of falling into the ocean after a post-storm landslide eroded cliffs in Dana Point. The story has sparked conversations about climate change and rising home insurance costs in th… Continue reading
Although 26 percent of low-cost homes were purchased by investors during the last three months of 2023, the share of homes bought by investors fell. Continue reading
It’s time for brokerages and teams to rethink how they support their agents, consultant Chris Pollinger writes, ensuring they are equipped to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. Continue reading
Cultivating efforts that improve Black homeownership rates, broker-owner Jemila Winsey writes, requires Black real estate professionals to take on leadership positions. Continue reading
Rogers, a 17-year industry veteran, has left Compass after about five years. In 2012, Rogers co-represented the buyer of one of New York City’s priciest-ever co-op purchases, a $50 million Fifth Avenue unit. Continue reading
History has repeatedly shown us that ideal market conditions make April the prime time for selling a home, characterized by above-average prices, strong buyer demand, quick sales, and less competition. With close to 75 percent of sellers reaching out t… Continue reading
Ahead of Q4 earnings this week and next, analysts are narrowing in on the future — and pleased by lower rates and a healthier economy as it rebounds from the final months of 2023. Continue reading