– Eight survival tips for a successful move One lost bed screw can take hours to find or leave homeowners sleeping on the floor their first night in a new house. A little organization goes a long way.
– Fed agency eases rules for inherited homes The ability-to-repay rule for mortgage decisions no longer applies to some sales that involve family members, such as a death, divorce or living trust sales. June foreclosures down 2% – lowest since July 2006 RealtyTrac: June a “milestone” as foreclosure numbers...
– ‘Brand conflict’ a challenge for real estate execs Survey: Most brokers think their company brand outshines Zillow, Trulia, etc., but admit consumers can get confused when franchises and agents brand too.
– Less is more when it comes to noise An increasing number of buyers, especially in the luxury market, are willing to pay more money for a home that keeps outside noises out.
– NAR announces $35M advertising campaign The “Real People” campaign targets buyers and sellers age 25-54 and works in tandem with a realtor.com campaign promoting the accuracy of its listings. Are first-time homebuyers making a comeback? Census Bureau: It’s not much – just a 1% drop in the number...
– Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rises to 4.15% While that’s up slightly from last week – and so is the 15-year FRM, which edged up to 3.24% – mortgage rates remain near historically low levels. Map predicting sinkhole-prone areas closer to reality A fed-funded pilot program ended in...
– UCF: Creating way to help predict sinkholes Researchers recently developed a “mini-sinkhole simulator” to find out what causes a sinkhole and help figure out patterns in underground water levels. BMO Harris Bank: Most U.S. homeowners have used a real estate agent BMO Harris Bank survey: Despite many feeling...
– NAR: International homebuyers continue to invest in profitable U.S. market Total international sales from past year estimated at $92.2B, up from a year ago. Florida remains the top destination, with a 23% share of all foreign purchases. 8 states with the most job growth New data shows almost...
– CoreLogic reports 47,000 completed foreclosures in May It’s down 9.4% from year ago. Fla. had highest number (122K) of completed foreclosures for year ending in May; also 2nd highest in foreclosure inventory at 5.2%.
– Americans keep positive attitude about housing market Fannie Mae: Latest housing survey shows consumers’ confidence in the market has trended up during the recovery; 70% say it’s a good time to buy a home. First-time buyers: Take a class, save on your loan An FHA program coming soon...
