Looking for a little clarity on this week’s economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner talks through the volatility of the jumbo mortgage market and what it means. Continue reading
Looking for a little clarity on this week’s economic and housing news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares why the housing market is poised for a healthy rebound. Continue reading
Homebot recently unveiled a new feature in its home-equity management app that’s been bothering me. But it might just help you broach a topic you’re afraid to talk to clients about. Continue reading
W+R Studios launches Homebeat, a service to send past clients regular updates on home value and market statistics. Continue reading
A new study from Redfin maps how disaster-prone certain metros are, while also factoring the cost of buying a home in that city. Continue reading
HSH.com is a mortgage industry and content resource and has launched KnowEquity Tracker and Projector to help homeowners manage their equity. Continue reading
The thread that ties these metros together is affordability — something that buyers have struggled to find over the past few years as supply has failed to meet demand. Continue reading
Proposed government regulations announced by Office of the Comptroller of Currency would raise the threshold for transactions requiring an appraisal. Continue reading
According to Zillow’s latest report, the hike in rates has led the monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home to increase 15.6 percent since Aug. 2017, which breaks down to an extra $118 per month or $1,416 per year. Continue reading
The industry may not see a buyer’s market until at least 2020, according to the majority real estate economists surveyed by Zillow and Pulsenomics LLC. Continue reading