Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Hot Social Media Topic as Sellers Sit? Renovation ROI

Hot Social Media Topic as Sellers Sit? Renovation ROI: Today’s non-listing homeowners with low mortgage rates will still sell one day. A top way to earn trust now? Offer advice on the resale value of various home upgrades.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Co-buying: How Platonic Partners Make It Work - Interesting Concept?

Co-buying: How Platonic Partners Make It Work: Moving from city to outer exurbs? Behavioral science finds it’s a bad idea to leave friends behind. For a few buyers, the solution is buying big and sharing space.

Friday, December 2, 2022

FEMA Extends App Deadline as Support Nears $3B

FEMA Extends App Deadline as Support Nears $3B: New deadline for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA aid: Jan. 12. FEMA says it has provided more than $2.97B in grants, loans and flood payments so far.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Fla. Has 5 of Top 10 Move-To Metros in U.S.

Fla. Has 5 of Top 10 Move-To Metros in U.S.: Fla. metros remain popular with outside-the-city homebuyers. In a 3Q top-state popularity contest, Fla. has 5 metros in the top 10 and Calif. has 2.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Bank Denied a Buyer’s Mortgage. Now What?

Bank Denied a Buyer’s Mortgage. Now What?: There are always options, and while some detail – like submitting forgotten docs – may quickly solve the problem, other fixes take a bit more time.

Monday, November 21, 2022

Weekly Drop in Rates Saves Buyers $100 per Month

Weekly Drop in Rates Saves Buyers $100 per Month: In real-world terms, this week’s mortgage rate drop (from 7.0% to 6.61%) saves typical buyers $1,200 per year – or gives them $12K more in purchasing power.