First American: Equity Buffers Remain Robust Despite Home Price Declines
First American Financial Corp., Santa Ana, Calif., said house-buying power has declined by nearly $150,000 from a year ago, driven by higher interest rates.
Redfin: Home Price Growth Cooling in ‘Pandemic Boomtowns’
Home-price growth has slowed fastest in pandemic boomtowns, including Austin, Phoenix and Boise, as high mortgage rates and an uncertain economy deter would-be buyers, said Redfin, Seattle.
Hotel Analysts Lower Occupancy Forecast, Maintain Revenue Projections
STR, Hendersonville, Tenn., and Tourism Economics, Wayne, Pa., lowered their hotel occupancy forecast slightly but maintained previous projections for revenue per available room and average daily room rates.
RE/MAX: Median Sales Price Down 3rd Straight Month
RE/MAX, Denver, said October marked the third consecutive month of decline in median home sales prices.
MBA Chart of the Week: Thanksgiving Price Inflation
Our Thanksgiving edition of Chart of the Week focuses on four major food and beverage items popular for the occasion – turkey, potatoes, baked goods and wine. Consistent with the broader inflationary environment, prices for these products, as measured by the Consumer Price Index have seen significant growth over the past year.
