The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 21, 2024-Kate KingWhen the lease for Alex Macias’ furniture store in Mesa, Ariz., came up for renewal in 2021, his landlord asked for twice the …
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America Is Primed for a Home-Renovation Resurgence
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 22, 2024-Ryan DezemberMore homeowners are borrowing against the rising value of their properties, suggesting that the worst of the remodeling slump has passed.Click here for …
Pro Take: Americans’ Home Equity Surges to Over $35 Trillion
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 22, 2024-Bob FernandezAmericans are sitting on more than $35 trillion in home equity after a 75% surge since early 2020 thanks to booming home prices. …
20 States Where Mortgage Rates Have Risen the Most
National Mortgage News, Oct. 22, 2024The top five places in this ranking of states where mortgage rates have increased the most saw an average change in mortgage rates of 3.15% …
FHA Responds to Helene, Milton by Issuing Temporary Waivers to Rehab Loan Program
HousingWire, Oct. 22, 2024-Chris ClowThe Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week announced two temporary policy waivers as the response to hurricanes Helene and Milton continues.Click here for more (subscription)
Hot Real Estate Topics: Rates, High Payments, All-Cash Buyers
Orange County Register, October 17, 2024–Jeff Lazerson What is on the mind of real estate stakeholders? I checked in with consumers, mortgage loan originators and real estate industry professionals to find …
Port-Proximate Real Estate Continues Cooling Trend
Globe St., Oct. 21, 2024-Kristen SmithbergPort-proximate real estate demand continues to cool despite increased cargo throughput at top U.S. ports as retailers shift their inventory strategy, according to a Cushman …
Survey Shows Veterans Are More Likely Than Civilians to Buy Homes in the Next Year
HousingWire, Oct. 21, 2024-Kennedy EdgertonIn a housing market shaped by uncertainty, military veterans and service members are emerging as some of the most confident and prepared homebuyers, outpacing their civilian …
Which Metros Are Seeing a Surge of Home Sellers?
Housing Wire, Oct. 21, 2024-Mike SimonsenDespite the Florida hurricanes, and in the face of recently rising mortgage rates, unsold inventory of homes on the market climbed this week by about …
Back-to-Office Orders Have Become Common. Enforcement Not So Much
Los Angeles Times, Oct. 21, 2024-Roger VincentMore than four years after the pandemic scrambled work culture, friction between bosses and their employees over the terms of their return to the …