Treat Top Tool with Respect: Your Phone
Today’s phones are the most expensive tool that people take for granted, yet there are small changes you can make to maximize efficiency and extend their life.
1 of 5 iBuyer Homes Sold to Institutional Investors
A Bloomberg analysis of 100K property records found that big investors bought 20% of homes purchased by iBuyers – and twice that amount in some Sun Belt cities.
Fla. House Passes ‘Hometown Hero’ Amendment
The drive to offer an additional property tax break to people like teachers and the military now goes to the Senate. If approved, it will then be considered by Fla. voters.
29 Mortgage Servicers Committed to Homeownership
Which mortgage servicers are consumer friendly? Fannie Mae provides feedback to companies and says 29 have shown a commitment to improving homeownership.
Aging Housing Stock Fuels Home-Improvement Boom
Lowe’s says same-store sales rose 5% in 4Q 2021, in part because the housing stock is aging and more frustrated buyers are opting for 30-plus year-old homes.
NAR: Jan. Pending Home Sales Drop 5.7%
Buyers have difficulty finding a home, says NAR’s chief economist. He won’t be surprised to see demand decline given current “mortgages, home costs and inventory.”