Residential Spending Continues to Lead Construction Numbers
Total spending on construction projects in the U.S. rose 0.9 percent in November compared to October. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the seasonally adjusted annual spending on all types of construction was $ 1.459 trillion during the month compared to $ 1.447 trillion the prior month, an 0.9 percent increase. The rate was up […]
Mortgage Rates Closing Out The Year at Record Lows
For all practical purposes, the year is over when it comes to mortgage rate volatility. True, there is some small chance that political developments conspire to push rates just a bit higher in the next two days, but the damage would be insignificant in the bigger picture. In other words, we’re looking at “all-time low […]
Pending Home Sales Slide 2.6% in November
Pending Home Sales Slide 2.6% in November Despite the fall in month-over-month pending sales, contract signings were up 16.4% from one year ago and reached a record high for November. Media Contact: Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178
These are the 7 biggest tax changes for 2021 – Yahoo Finance
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Home Prices Still Soaring; Rates Closing Out 2020 at Record Lows
For all practical purposes, the year is over when it comes to mortgage rate volatility. True, there is some small chance that political developments conspire to push rates just a bit higher in the next two days, but the damage would be insignificant in the bigger picture. In other words, we’re looking at “all-time low […]
Fair Housing Claim Alleges Racial Discrimination by Sellers
Learn how to respond when your client violates fair housing laws. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
International Buyers Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Thirty-five percent of REALTORS® have seen an increase in the number of international buyers in commercial real estate. www.nar.realtor – Real Estate Story Ideas
2020 Holiday Homes
While the holiday spirit may warm hearts, the cooler temperatures create colder homes. Because of this, homebuyers must consider a variety of different environmental factors when deciding which home to purchase, in hopes to minimize the cost of comfort. www.nar.realtor – Research
Mortgage Rates Edge Higher From Long-Term Lows
Mortgage rates hit another all-time low on Friday for most lenders. Other lenders had slightly lower rates yesterday morning. Since then however, almost every lender has moved up from those lows, even if only by microscopically small amounts in the bigger picture. Purchases and refinances continue to be offered at vastly different rates. The gap […]
Ensuring Fair Housing for All with NAR’s Bryan Greene
Bryan Greene talks about the history of fair housing in the U.S. and the tools NAR is using to help their agents start making a change as we move forward to a more fair and equitable industry. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing