First-Time Homebuyers Find it Takes More Than Money
Many homebuyers may find the first 48 hours are crucial to either make or break a deal – and often contingencies like taking it “as is” matters, too.
‘White Boxing’ May Encourage Home Sales
The opposite of home staging, some turn to “white boxing” to show property, where everything is removed to an empty space of bare floors and white walls.
Citizens Insurance Adds 25,000 Policies
The state’s insurer of last resort had nearly 818K policies as of March 31, up from 792.6K at the end of Feb., as private insurers drop policies.
U.S. Inflation Up 8.5% in Past Year
The rise is the fastest pace in more than 40 years; costs for food, gasoline, housing and other items are squeezing consumers and wiping out many pay raises.
Luxury Home Buyers Getting Cheaper Loan Rates
Bankrate.com: Last week’s average for a 30-year fixed jumbo mortgage was 4.48% vs 4.95% for a conventional loan. Today, $1M is price of entry in some markets.
3 Ways Remote Work Is Changing Real Estate
Gallup: 91% of people who now work some hours remotely hope to continue; while a design survey found home buyers seek out bonus rooms and flex spaces.