Future of remote work unclear, according to NAR
Since the pandemic caused many employers to shift employees to remote work – some indefinitely – homeowners have left cramped spaces in large cities and retreated to more suburban and… Read more »
Author Archives: Rod Patershuk
Luxury housing market inspires ‘total frenzy’ in vacation-home boom towns like Aspen, Palm Beach and Lake Tahoe
In the third quarter, luxury home sales jumped 41.5%, the biggest year-over-year shift since 2013, according to Redfin. And while real estate agents repping luxury homes aren’t seeing as many… Read more »
FHA Announces New Automated Underwriting System for Lenders
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has launched a new automated underwriting system (AUS) for single family forward mortgages. The “FHA Catalyst: Single Family Origination Module –AUS” enables lenders to electronically… Read more »
The housing bubble boys blew it in 2020
The NAR existing home sales report released today blew out all estimates with 6,540,000 in existing home sales. This epic headline punctured any bubbles the 2020 bubble boys had left… Read more »
Which Countertop Material Is Right for Your Home?
Countertops are one of the most important elements in a kitchen. Here are some choices to consider for your next remodel. Granite Granite countertops are available in an array of… Read more »
Mortgage Roundup (10/12/20) – Lending, Luxury & Equity
Good morning! Today is Monday, October 12. Senate confirmation hearings begin this morning for Supreme Court Justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Tech workers leaving the San Francisco Bay Area to… Read more »
St. Louis County Greekfest is Going Curbside Oct. 16-18
You can pick up gyros, dolmas, spanakopita and more.
Tai Ke Will Rebrand and Relocate to Olivette This Fall, Bringing a Shabu Shabu Experience to St. Louis
The new location will combine the brand’s traditional Taiwanese fare with shabu shabu, or individual hot pots.
Gerard Craft Will Teach You How to Cook Virtually on Oct. 21, All to Benefit Operation Food Search
The event will support the organization’s Operation Backpack program.
Mortgage Roundup (10/8/20) – Evictions, Suburbs & Freddie
Good morning! Today is Thursday, October 8. Mike Pence and Kamala Harris faced off in the first and only vice presidential candidate debate. Facebook will temporarily disable all ads focused… Read more »