The Real Estate Market Isn’t in a Bubble – It Just Isn’t
Rising home prices and recession memories have convinced some buyers that a bubble will pop and prices will drop. But it’s just too much demand and too little supply.
Owner Tests Appraisers, Finds Higher Value if White
After two appraisals, a Black owner removed ethnic art, asked a white male to act as her rep, and added $100K to her appraisal. “Comps” choices may have played a role.
The Nation’s Realtor Members Become More Diverse
In 2001, 10% of Realtors were nonwhite; in 2020, that number rose to 24%, according to a study on career choice released by NAR. However, whites had the highest median number of transactions (7) compared to Blacks and Asians (2), Hispanics (3) and LGBTQ+ members (5).
Buyers Want a Custom Home? It May Take 18 Months
There are pros and cons to buying a new vs. existing home, but it’s taking a longer time to complete a new one – about four months more than it did two years ago.
Fla. Crowdfunding Firm Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The newest type of real estate investing still carries risk: A Jacksonville crowdfunding firm owner pleaded guilty to mail fraud when some projects didn’t fully fund.