Peak Homebuying Season Arrives Late
Realtor.com predicted the peak of home buying season will be in August this year as opposed to the usual May. “Real estate activity in the U.S. has regained its strength… Read more »
The Week Ahead: Examining Q2 Home Prices
On Wednesday, the National Association of Realtors will release its NAR Q2 Metro Home Prices Report, covering quarterly median single-family price data for approximately 175 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). The… Read more »
Millennials Leading Homebuying ‘Boom’
Data show that 20-40 year olds represent the most significant opportunity in the housing market today. Purchase activity by millennials is rising, according to the Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker. Census… Read more »
Mortgage Applications Fall As Inventory Tightens
Mortgage applications for home purchases and refinances dipped slightly last week, according to a report released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Total applications decreased 1.8 percent for the week… Read more »
From Delivery Boxes to Drive-Thrus, These Local Farmers’ Markets Are Rising to the Challenge Amid COVID-19
These markets provided critical produce, meat and pantry staples to consumers during a time of scarcity – and found creative ways to do so.
Home Prices’ Ascent Continues
U.S. home prices are holding their own—and more In April, prices climbed 0.2% from the prior month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI). More… Read more »
COVID-19’s Impact on Housing Migration
According to a recent by Apartmentlist.com, experts believe that the recent arrival of the coronavirus might push not only a race for a vaccine but could also spur a rebirth… Read more »
Mortgage Rates Hit New Low
The average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached another new low, with the average rate coming in at 3.15%, according to Freddie Mac. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has again… Read more »
Today’s Takeout: Som Tum from Chao Baan
This light and flavorful dish will make a satisfying dinner that won’t leave you feeling weighed down.
Is the housing market already rebounding from COVID-19?
Cabin fever is a real thing. And you don’t have to live in a cabin to get it. With everyone chomping at the bit to get back to “normal,” I… Read more »