Report Predicts 2021 Affordability Crisis for Renters
Harvard housing report found that the pandemic hit low-income renters hard. Of those who earn $25K or less, more than half lost wages after the pandemic hit.
Harvard housing report found that the pandemic hit low-income renters hard. Of those who earn $25K or less, more than half lost wages after the pandemic hit.
An 8-episode first-time homebuyer series on YouTube focuses on the problems that can occur during a transaction – and the Realtors who solve those problems.
Last week, a stock market surge pushed rates a bit higher. This week, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell once again to 2.72%, its 13th record low this year.
Florida Realtors’ data: Single-family home sales up 26.9% year-over-year, median sales price up 15.6%; condo sales up 30.3%, median price up 15.9%. Chief Economist O’Connor: Strong and persistent demand, coupled with worsening inventory shortages, continued to drive up home values.
Fla. House and Senate leaders say the state needs to address the impact of rising seas on the state’s coastal communities and suggested forming work programs.
Year-to-year, Oct. sales rose 26.6%, up for the fifth month in a row. “The housing sector has performed remarkably well” considering everything, says NAR economist.
NAR Chief Economist Yun predicts low mortgage rates (3.1%) next year, a 3% home price increase, 9% existing-home sales increase and a 23% surge in new-home sales.
How do you get noticed online? To gain a following, you must offer something unique by first understanding your audience – and it doesn’t hurt to be funny.
If a stager’s furniture is damaged when a home is on the market, who pays? Usually, it’s the homeowner. Use contracts and vet possible stagers before hiring them.
The increase follows a more modest 1.9% increase in Sept. Building permits – a sign of future activity – remained steady in Oct. but are still up 2.8% year-to-year.