Study: Snowiest States Have Pricier Homes
If homes cost more in snowy states and upkeep is harder, why live there? Home prices in the top 10 snow-belt states exceed ones in the 10 least-snowy states.
NAR to Congress: Improve Veteran Buying Process
Every U.S. veteran should be able to “build wealth through homeownership,” NAR Pres. Rouda Smith testified to a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee.
Mega Chinese Real Estate Firm May Be in Default
Evergrande had more than $300B in debt, and default causes a huge ripple in the global real estate funding pond – but its investors face the immediate risk.
Buying a Fixer-Upper? Some Raw Materials Hard to Find
Buyers planning to fix up an existing home face the same challenges new-home builders do: Expensive or hard-to-find items, such as appliances or lumber.
Mortgage Rates Hold Firm Another Week – 3.10%
The Fed cut bond buying and may raise interest rates soon. But the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage isn’t affected so far, down .01% from last week’s average.
Gov. DeSantis’ Budget Includes Housing, Environment
The budget – a proposal to the Florida Legislature for the 2022 session – includes a number of Florida Realtors’ legislative priorities, such as affordable housing aid.