Words to Sell Houses Changed During Pandemic
Most listing descriptions once started with things like “granite countertops” and “wood floors” – but words like “large” and “spacious” became common this past year.
Buyer Myth: Saying ‘I Do’ Doesn’t Marry Your Credit Scores
What happens to credit scores after you get married? They don’t merge, but joint purchases, such as a house, can help or harm one spouse. After a divorce? That’s tricky.
CoreLogic: Mortgage Delinquency Rate at Lowest Level in a Year
More homeowners have started paying their mortgage: Only 4.9% were behind in April 2021. Early-stage delinquencies dropped to 1%, but serious delinquencies rose to 3.3%.
Demand for Vacation Homes Falls: First Time in a Year
It’s too soon to call it a trend, but the pandemic-driven push for vacation homes appears to be slowing as an increasing number of buyers search for year-round homes.
Judge Blocks Roofing-Contractor Part of Property Insurance Law
A law passed this year attempts to ease Fla.’s rising property insurance premiums by limiting roofing companies’ abilities to help homeowners get a “free” insurance-paid roof replacement. But a judge issued an injunction and said the Constitution protects roofers’ free speech rights.