Monthly Archives: February 2019
This Week In Real Estate – Feb. 25, 2019
Housing Affordability Brings a Wave of New Buyers to the Market. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed loan fell to its lowest point in a year, fueling a four point increase of the Housing Market Index and leaving NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun, to conclude that “existing home sales in January were weak compared... Read More
This Week In Real Estate – Feb. 18, 2019
Mortgage Performance Remains Strong As Houseing Prices Jump. Home prices ended 2018 rising at a ‘healthier’ pace according to NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun This Week in Real Estate while unemployment is at a near 50-year low, mortgage performance is strong and household debt levels relative to disposable incomes are at a 35-year low. Below... Read More
This Week in Real Estate – Feb. 11, 2019
Washington & Oregon Among The Highest Share Of Equity-Rich Properties In The U.S. According to a report from ATTOM Data Solutions, Washington and Oregon rank 4th and 5th, respectively, with the highest share of equity rich properties in the country. Below are a few highlights from the first week of February that influence our business:... Read More
This Week in Real Estate – Feb. 4, 2019
U.S. Home Seller Profits At 12-Year High. As reported by ATTOM Data Solutions, the average homeowner who sold their home in 2018 realized an average home price gain since purchase of $61,000, a 12-year high. Below are a few highlights from the last week of January that influence our business: Strong Job Growth Continues in... Read More