Fewer Bidding Wars May Open Door for More Buyers
Buyer competition has shown some signs of easing, however two Fla. metro areas – Tampa and Orlando – remain two of the top 15 U.S. metros for bidding wars.
Buyer competition has shown some signs of easing, however two Fla. metro areas – Tampa and Orlando – remain two of the top 15 U.S. metros for bidding wars.
Home Depot’s sales are still up, but not as “up” as they were only a few months ago. One expert says lots of homeowners remodeled during lockdowns – but not as many now.
Some worry that it waters down approvals and could lead to a future foreclosure crisis. Others say it will help the 17% of buyers who were already just shy of approval.
Homebuilder confidence hit its lowest level since July 2020. While labor shortages and supply challenges played a role, buyer “sticker shock” is the new concern.
The real estate ad site says it built “Realtor.com for Everyone” to provide fair housing information and “demonstrate our commitment … to housing equality.”
The Low Income Housing Coalition created ERASE to help “the most marginalized renters” apply for federal rental-reimbursement funds. So far, state and local agencies haven’t disbursed much of the total $47B authorized by Congress under two pandemic-relief bills.
Life changes spark home sales, and divorces are a big one. Of 1.2M yearly divorces, 61% involve the sale of a home. Finding these couples can be a bit tricky, though.
Google Analytics can help real estate pros and other small business owners answer perhaps their most important question: How am I doing?
Realtor assoc. lawyers appealed a judge’s ruling to maintain the eviction ban, and the process could wrap up this week. If necessary, a Supreme Court appeal could follow.
The pandemic changed the way America operates and, as a result, the way commercial real estate functions. The industry seems to be thriving now – but with caveats.