Tag Archives: Markets & Economy

Sprout Mortgage is 2nd non-QM lender to implode in as many weeks

By Matt Carter | July 7, 2022 - 9:59 pm |July 7, 2022 Uncategorized

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Failures raise questions about the viability of a small but growing corner of the mortgage business that largely serves self-employed borrowers. Continue reading →

Forget what you know about retirees. Here’s what they’re looking for now

By Luke Babich | July 7, 2022 - 8:56 am |July 7, 2022 Uncategorized

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Do you think working with newly retired homebuyers is challenging? Expert Luke Babich offers some insights on how to practice patience when working with this generation to find their dream home. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates easing on recession fears, but homebuyers not biting

By Matt Carter | July 6, 2022 - 7:28 pm |July 6, 2022 Uncategorized

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Although fears of a recession are bringing mortgage rates down, would-be homebuyers aren’t rushing to apply for loans, according to a weekly survey of lenders. Continue reading →

Home price appreciation slowing at rate not seen since 2006

By Matt Carter | July 6, 2022 - 5:48 pm |July 6, 2022 Uncategorized

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Although inventory shortages are starting to ease, falling sales are driving the trend as homes are less affordable then they’ve been since the mid-1980s Continue reading →

Natural disasters pose growing risk to vacation-home buyers

By Daniel Houston | July 5, 2022 - 5:56 pm |July 5, 2022 Uncategorized

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The vast majority of recently purchased vacation homes are exposed to risk from storms and heat. Floods are an increasing concern. Continue reading →

It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well

By Troy Palmquist | July 2, 2022 - 7:44 am |July 2, 2022 Uncategorized

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To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market. Broker owner Troy Palmquist offers insight into ways to make the dream more attainable. Continue reading →

Wary sellers back off asking prices in June housing slowdown

By Daniel Houston | July 1, 2022 - 4:33 pm |July 1, 2022 Uncategorized

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The typical asking price for a home on the market took a modest downward turn in late May and early June, a sign of a softening market. Continue reading →

Affordable housing you say?

By Teresa Boardman | July 1, 2022 - 8:41 am |July 1, 2022 Uncategorized

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Housing could be made more affordable, according to broker Teresa Boardman. The problem? It’s not in enough people’s self-interest to do so. Continue reading →

Making $67K? That’s no longer enough to buy the typical US home

By Daniel Houston | June 30, 2022 - 8:28 pm |June 30, 2022 Uncategorized

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The second quarter of 2022 saw the affordability of the typical home purchase erode at the fastest pace in at least two decades. Continue reading →

Don’t let the market define you: 3 ways to reset your attitude

By Todd Duncan | June 30, 2022 - 8:01 pm |June 30, 2022 Uncategorized

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The recent market shift has some real estate professionals responding out of fear. Instead, writes coach Todd Duncan, dig down and get in touch with the fundamentals to develop a service-oriented approach that will win the day. Continue reading →