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Mortgage activity falls alongside declining inventory
Mortgage application activity declined from an early 2023 surge, as a rapid rise in interest rates kept borrowers away last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. The MBA’s seasonally adjusted Market Composite Index, a measure of weekly application activity based on surveys of association members, dropped 5.7% from seven days earlier for the period ending … [Read more…]
Survey: Some Americans who plan to retire say theyâll leave the workforce early
Most Americans plan to retire, and those who do plan to retire expect to quit full-time work at age 57, on average, a new NerdWallet survey finds.
Black-owned home values appreciated the most during the pandemic
Homes owned by Black families have appreciated more than any others since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Zillow.
SOTM 45: Signs of Normalcy Returning to Real Estate as COVID-19 Restrictions Loosen
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen in certain states, America and the real estate industry may be on the path toward some semblance of normalcy. On todayâs State of the Market podcast, we discuss how coronavirus has impacted markets nationwide and when we can expect to recover from this recession. Plus, we cover a few of the cuts weâre making to stay financially fit, offer advice on the types of touches Realtors should make now, and more. Get Instant Access to Hundreds of Free Real Estate Tools
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Travel Stocks?
While the market as a whole is flat so far in 2023, travel stocks like Airbnb, Delta and American Airlines are soaring.
Delinquencies eased in January, foreclosure activity trended higher
Mortgage delinquencies eased in January after an uptick to end 2022, but foreclosure numbers trended higher, according to Black Knight. The national delinquency rate inched down 10 basis points from December to 3.38% last month, a share equal to 1.8 million homes, the data analytics provider said in its monthly First Look report. On a … [Read more…]