Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Year High: 3.69%
After three fairly calm weeks, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.69% from last week’s 3.55%.
Broadband Goes from ‘Perk’ to Must-Have’
Rural homes – often a top pick for remote workers – may not have fast internet capabilities, which can ding the sales value. But buyers still have options.
IRS Backtracks: Won’t Ask for Your Photo
To avoid fraud, the IRS said it would require photos for tax confirmation – but privacy advocates and some lawmakers fear online storage of biometric info.
Jan. Foreclosures: Up Dramatically, Low Historically
ATTOM’s Jan. report finds foreclosures up 29% month-to-month and 139% year-to-year. But the eviction ban skewed numbers, and “normal” is expected in late 2022.
Can HOA Director’s Firm Be Awarded Contracts?
Q&A: A company owned by a director participated in a condo’s landscape bidding process. He abstained from voting and got the contract. Is that legal?
Some Realtors’ Marketing Technique: Brutal Honesty
In videos for out-of-state buyers, some Realtors point out flaws upfront. They say it sets realistic expectations, lowers buyer’s remorse and creates customer trust.