Owners Leery of Giving Up Low Mortgage Rates?
This “lock-in effect” may impact listings moving forward. Higher rates have added about $400 to the average monthly payment on a median-priced home.
Early Retirees Rejoin Workforce
In March, 3.1% of workers who were retired a year earlier are now working, a figure matching the pre-COVID level. Could it help ease the current labor shortage?
Higher Mortgage Rates Set Stage for Sales Slowdown
This week’s 30-year mortgage rate averaged 5.11%. Owners with locked-in lower rates have less financial incentive to sell; would-be buyers face higher loan costs.
Tech Helpline Expands to 725K in U.S., Canada
Florida Realtors technical support service added 4 Realtor groups with nearly 12K new users. In 2021, the Helpline provided tech support for over 113K cases.
Homeowners Reluctant to Give Up Low Mortgage Rates?
This “lock-in effect” may impact listings moving forward. Higher rates have added about $400 to the average monthly payment on a median-priced home.
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