Dec. Home Starts Increase for Third Straight Month
For all of 2021, home starts were up 15.6% compared to 2020. Builders are slowly ramping up construction in spite of rising costs for raw materials.
MBA: Lenders Make it Easier for Buyers to Qualify
As interest rates rise, fewer homeowners refinance. As a result, lenders are sitting on more cash and willing to ease lending criteria, notably for jumbo loans.
Home Builders Predict a Booming 2022
Construction firm survey: To keep up with projects, 3 out of 4 builders plan to hire more people in 2022, with 1 out of 4 slated to grow by 10% or more.
Be the Local Market Expert with One Infographic
Florida Realtors economist: An infographic tool customizable by zip code empowers members to create personal, localized infographics they can share on social media.
How Will the Uptick in Investors Play Out?
As rents soar, investors buy more homes – but a Moody’s Analytics economist says that’s a potential precursor to price declines if they decide it’s time to sell.
Email Drip Campaigns? What You Should Know
If a person needs to hear something seven times in order for it to stick, an email drip campaign fills the bill. But generic emails won’t do the job.