Addressing Concerns About Home-Equity Loans
With home prices accelerating as they are, homeowners today are sitting on a collective $22.7 trillion in equity, the highest amount since analysts began collecting such data in 1945. That… Read more »
Get used to the housing crunch — it will be with us for years — but there will be surprising benefits
If you think the white-hot housing market is a supernova that’s destined to burn out, here’s some advice: Put on your heat-deflecting space suit. The factors that led to the… Read more »
Overcoming Housing’s Acute Inventory Shortage
The shortage of housing—of both the affordable and merely available variety—is a forefront issue for housing-policy decision-makers, and is at the center of many recent studies aiming to gain understanding and… Read more »
Gerard Craft is joining St. Louis’ new professional soccer team as “flavor officer”
The restaurateur will work with St. Louis CITY SC to develop a food experience at the stadium that is uniquely St. Louis.
Where Did Homebuyers Who Moved During Pandemic Go?
We’ve seen evidence of homeowners moving to new states or metropolitan areas during the height of the global coronavirus pandemic, but a survey published Thursday by Knock, a resource for… Read more »
How to Choose an Air Conditioner That’s the Right Size for Your House
When shopping for an air conditioner, it’s important to think about the size of the room(s) it will cool so you choose a unit that’s an appropriate size. An air… Read more »
Mortgage Rates Keep Below the 3% Mark
Mortgage rates rose slightly this week, but still remain below the 3% mark, as Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) found the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) at 2.99%, up… Read more »
With a new chef on board, St. Louis’ Angad Arts Hotel plans to open a new concept in the former Grand Tavern space
St. Louis native Matthew Birkenmeier is the new executive chef for the hotel.
Biden Marks June National Homeownership Month
President Joe Biden has deemed the month of June “National Homeownership Month,” shining a spotlight on supporting the American Dream of homeownership, and recognizing the organizations that help individuals and… Read more »
Against the Tide
With refinancing volume poised to fall in 2021, originators are starting to look toward alternative means of generating revenue—and home equity loans (HELs) have become one of the best options. Rising home values… Read more »