Consumer Price Index Sees Small Rise in November
Inflation saw a small rise again in November, following no changes in October. After the recent pause in rate hikes from the Fed, this reading is in line with economist predictions that the Fed could continue the pause, and possibly halt rate hikes altogether. The Consumer Price Index saw 0.1% increase in its November reading.… […]
New Team With Deep Roots in Ohio Provides Established Expertise
Above, from left, Bill Fankhauser, Brooke Farber, Ben Calhoon and Anthony Masci of the Calhoon Group. A third-generation REALTOR® based in Columbus, Ohio, Ben Calhoon graduated from Ohio University with a single goal in mind: “to learn from my predecessors, to keep growing and to provide my clients with incomparable service.” In 2022, with more… […]
Promoting Affordable Housing Via Zoning Reform
Housing is out of reach for an increasing number of Americans each day. Zoning reform offers an opportunity to go beyond affordable housing and includes equity, environmental and economic benefits. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Homeowners Enter Settlement Agreement with Appraiser in Racial Bias Suit
Two California homeowners entered a settlement agreement in a lawsuit alleging racially based discrimination in the appraised value of their home. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Nurturing Agent Retention in Challenging Real Estate Times
In the realm of real estate, we find ourselves navigating through turbulent waters. The news media paints a gloomy picture, with low inventory and higher-than-normal mortgage rates creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. Oh, and the lawsuit too. In this challenging market, it’s crucial for real estate brokers to focus on agent retention and keep the… […]
4 Mortgage-Refinancing Mistakes Homeowners Must Avoid
With mortgage rates recently starting to retreat from their highs of close to 8%, homeowners may start to consider refinancing in order to save money on monthly payments or possibly change to a shorter term. But they need to be aware of some important considerations before proceeding. Refinancing could actually be a losing proposition, as… […]
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 30, 2023
Mortgage interest rates dropped again to 7.22% from 7.29% last week; the drop from the October peak of 7.79% translates into a $ 125-a-month savings on a $ 400,000 mortgage. www.nar.realtor – Research
National Association of Realtors® Installs 2024 Leadership
National Association of REALTORS® Installs 2024 Leaders Meet the 2024 NAR Leadership Team. Media Contact: Troy Green 202-383-1042