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Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March

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Sixty-one percent of U.S. markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with “a huge caveat.” Continue reading →

Several US markets see uptick in new listing volume

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Several of the earliest hit U.S. markets, with the exception of New York City, have seen an uptick in new listing volumes over the past week. There is a hopeful possibility that activity has “bottomed out” and has started to slowly recover in those mar… Continue reading →

Mortgage rates drop to 30-year low

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The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 3.45 percent from 3.49 percent, its lowest level since the Mortgage Bankers Association began its weekly survey. Continue reading →

‘Strong recovery’ on horizon, V curve possible, says real estate exec

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Patrick Stone, of WFG National Title Insurance Company, said Tuesday that home sales will likely be down in 2020, but overall, he’s optimistic about an economic recovery from the current pandemic. Continue reading →

Delinquency rates still low, but a pandemic-related jump to come

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‘We expect delinquency rates to jump significantly throughout the year as the economic toll from COVID-19 becomes more evident,’ CoreLogic President Frank Martell said. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: What will happen with interest rates?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner talks through the 30-year mortgage and how rates will move the rest of this year. Continue reading →

How to give tenants a break while also protecting yourself

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The coronavirus pandemic has kneecapped many tenants’ ability to pay rent. Landlords may want to offer some leeway, but they have to be smart about it. Continue reading →

Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much

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Google’s data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference. Continue reading →

Colorado Springs ranked hottest housing market in March

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The city was ranked the hottest housing market for the second consecutive month by Realtor.com with half of all homes selling in under 28 days. Continue reading →