National Mortgage New, Sept. 5, 2024-Brad FinkelsteinMortgage rates remained flat this week according to Freddie Mac even as other indicators moved in line with the 10-year Treasury yield.Click here for …
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U.S. Housing Supply Rises to the Highest Level in Four Years
Mansion Global, Sept. 5, 2024-Liz LuckingIn welcome news for U.S. home buyers craving more options, there are now more properties on the market than there have been in at least …
Where Are New York City Buyers Coming From?
The New York Times, Sept. 5, 2024-Matt YanBuying a home in New York City is expensive, but out-of-state buyers are still moving to the city, just in smaller numbers than …
U.S. Firms See Weaker Employment Growth as Economy Slows, Fed Survey Shows
Reuters, Sept. 4, 2024–Lindsay DunsmuirU.S. economic activity expanded more slowly from the middle of July through late August and businesses pulled back on hiring, signals that underscore why the Federal …
Opinion: Make it Easier to Get a Mortgage
Washington Post, Sept. 5, 2024–Kevin Erdmann (Op-Ed)Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced a housing plan last month with some worthwhile proposals, including incentivizing construction of affordable homes and speeding up …
Should You Include REITs in Your Portfolio? And if So, Which Ones?
The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 4, 2024-Derek HorstmeyerMany investors have real-estate investment trusts in their portfolios because they provide exposure to the real-estate market without having to buy property directly. …
Housing Woes Abound as Fall Semester Begins
Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 4, 2024-Johanna AlonsoAnother academic year, another set of universities struggling to fit all their students into campus housing.Click here for more (subscription)
U.S. Mortgage Rates Continue to Ease on Expectations of Fed Move
Bloomberg News, Sept. 4, 2024-Michael SassoU.S. mortgage rates fell last week to their lowest level since April 2023, prompting potential homebuyers to apply for loans at a faster clip.Click here …
Mortgage Refinance Demand Is 94% Higher Than a Year Ago, as Interest Rates Fall Again
CNBC, Sept. 4, 2024-Diana OlickMortgage demand is now heavily skewed toward refinancing, as interest rates declined for the fifth straight week.Click here for more
The Property Line: Safeguarding Your Deals from Title and Wire Fraud
Seyfarth’s The Property Line podcast, Sept. 3, 2024–Arren GoldmanAs new technologies evolve, the risks of title and wire fraud continue to grow. In this episode, Adam Chaudhary, president of FundingShield …