CNN, Aug. 26, 2024–Samantha DelouyaHomebuying in the United States has recently slowed to a crawl, but falling mortgage rates could soon jolt it back to life.Click here for more
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Data-Center Owners Get an Edge Over Big Tech Tenants, Finally
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 23, 2024-Carol RyanTech giants have been a mixed blessing for data-center owners. Click here for more (subscription)
Dip in Mortgage Rates May Kickstart House-Hunting Season – Report
MPA, Aug. 23, 2024-Noel Sales BarcelonaEven a tiny drop in mortgage rates is enough to indicate that house-hunting season will start soon, according to a new Redfin report.Click here for …
Here’s What Powell’s Jackson Hole Comments Mean for Mortgage Rates
CBS News, Aug. 23, 2024-Angelica LeichtThe mortgage market has been operating in a high-rate environment for the last several years, largely due to the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy aimed …
A Geographic Breakdown of Retail Performance
Globe St., Aug. 23, 2024-Erik ShermanMoody’s associate director, and economist, Nick Villa has analyzed mid-year retail property performance by five geographic regions and 80 primary retail markets. Click here for …
Mortgage Rates Fall Again, Bolstering the Case for Lower Rates Ahead
Yahoo News, Aug. 22, 2024–Dani RomeroMortgage rates slipped again this week, a positive move for potential house hunters. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.46% from …
Credit Scores are One of the Key Factors in Whether a Homebuyer Will Qualify for a Home Loan
Orange County Register, Aug. 22, 2024–Jeff LazersonSo, you want a buy a house. Many people often ask me about the evaluation process. What does it take?Click here for more
U.S. Home Sales Edged Up in July, Prices Still Near Record Highs
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 22, 2024-Nicole FriedmanU.S. home sales rose slightly in July, ending a four-month streak of declines, and prices remained near record highs at a time when …
Housing Market to Remain Weak in 2024 – Fannie Mae
MPA, Aug. 22, 2024-Jonalyn CuetoA recent decline in mortgage rates has not been enough to rejuvenate the US housing market, according to the August 2024 commentary from Fannie Mae’s Economic …
What Does ‘Yes in my Backyard’ Look Like for Housing? Ask California.
The Salt Lake Tribune, Aug. 22, 2024-Tony Semerad and Sofia JeremiasThere’s one thing Utahns seem to agree on: They don’t want their state to turn into California. As the housing …