Washington Post, Oct. 4, 2024–Kevin Crowe, Shannon Osaka and Molly Hennessy-FiskeOn average, just a tiny fraction of households in the inland counties hit hardest by Hurricane Helene and its remnants …
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Natural Disaster Looming? Here’s What You Can Do to Start Recovery
Miami Herald, Oct. 4, 2024–Lew SichelmanReal estate contributor Lew Sichelman shares a step-by-step guide on how to assess damage, deal with insurance adjusters and contractors.Click here for more
MBA’s Broeksmit Says ‘Harassment, Deception and Distrust From Trigger Leads’ Must End
HousingWire, Oct. 3, 2024-Chris ClowThe Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is prioritizing its legislative work on a bill that would ban the practice of trigger leads, in which consumer credit reporting …
You Have Homeowners Insurance. Is It Enough to Rebuild Your House?
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 2, 2024-Robyn A. FriedmanAre you confident that if your home sustained damage from a fire or hurricane that your homeowners insurance policy would provide sufficient …
Podcast: Mortgage Rates Have Fallen, but Many Renters Still Can’t Afford to Buy
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 3, 2024The average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen more than a full percentage point over the past year, but many renters remain priced out of …
Mortgage Rates Near 6% Are Enough to Start Up a Refinancing Wave
Bloomberg News, Oct. 3, 2024-Prashant Gopal and Alexandra TanziJim Horgan has had a rough couple of years. As elevated interest rates created the worst housing market for sales in nearly …
Homebuyer Demand Gains Steam in Response to Lower Mortgage Rates
HousingWire, Oct. 3, 2024-Jeff AndrewsThe real estate industry illuminati believe that mortgage rates dropping below 6% will get housing markets moving again, but there’s growing evidence that the recent decline …
Unexpected Cities Topping Real Estate Investment List
Globe St., Oct. 3, 2024-Philippa Maister“Savvy real estate investors can still find hidden gems in affordable metros across the country,” according to a new report on the top 10 markets …
Miami Might Be in a Real Estate Bubble, UBS says
Quartz, Oct. 3, 2024-Ben KesslenIf you’re thinking about buying a condo in Miami, you might want to hold off.Click here for more
IMB Summit: Bob Broeksmit Mulls Election Impacts on Mortgage Rates, Regulations
HousingWire, Oct. 1, 2024-Flávia Furlan NunesWhichever candidate — Kamala Harris or Donald Trump — wins the 2024 presidential election will not have a significant impact on the path of interest …