Author Archives: Daniel Houston

First-time buyers still eager, despite snags on path to homeownership

By Daniel Houston | July 16, 2021 - 3:39 pm |July 16, 2021 Uncategorized

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A Chase survey revealed nearly 4 in 10 potential first-time buyers lost income during the pandemic, setting back their homeownership goals. Continue reading →

‘Summer swoon’: Mortgage rates dip further in mid-July throughout US

By Daniel Houston | July 15, 2021 - 2:51 pm |July 15, 2021 Uncategorized

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The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage dipped further this week, according to data from Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules

By Daniel Houston | July 14, 2021 - 9:19 pm |July 14, 2021 Uncategorized

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New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data. Continue reading →

Bidding wars begin to cool as more home inventory comes online

By Daniel Houston | July 13, 2021 - 11:25 pm |July 13, 2021 Uncategorized

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Buyer fatigue and a growing home inventory may have contributed to a reduction in bidding wars in June, according to Redfin agents. Continue reading →

Offerpad goes live in Indiana as part of Midwest expansion

By Daniel Houston | July 13, 2021 - 4:47 pm |July 13, 2021 Uncategorized

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The iBuyer has started buying and selling homes in the Indianapolis area as it eyes new markets in Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading →

House from ‘Meet the Parents’ lists for $2.3M — including indoor pool

By Daniel Houston | July 12, 2021 - 11:32 pm |July 12, 2021 Uncategorized

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The home, which features prominently in several scenes from the 2000 film “Meet the Parents,” sits on more than 2 acres on Long Island. Continue reading →

Even if homebuilders wanted to quit lumber, they foresee big hurdles

By Daniel Houston | July 12, 2021 - 9:04 pm |July 12, 2021 Uncategorized

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Lumber prices remain high, but builders say a host of factors prevents them from switching to other materials. Continue reading →

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

By Daniel Houston | July 12, 2021 - 4:26 pm |July 12, 2021 Uncategorized

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Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading →

‘What am I supposed to do?’: As US ages in place, report hits a nerve

By Daniel Houston | July 12, 2021 - 3:03 pm |July 12, 2021 Uncategorized

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A New York Times story on baby boomers not selling their homes sparked an inter-generational dispute online, complete with accusations and existential dread. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates follow Treasury yields down

By Daniel Houston | July 8, 2021 - 7:54 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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Mortgage rates were lower this week as U.S. Treasury yields dropped, but economic recovery could push them higher in the months to come. Continue reading →