Inspection Problems That Can’t Be Ignored
When these types of issues are uncovered in a home inspection, be sure to alert your clients to proceed cautiously. Powered by WPeMatico
More Buyers Expect Smart Listings
Does “move-in ready” mean a listing should include smart-home technology? Some buyers say yes.Powered by WPeMatico
New Single-Family Homes Are Getting Smaller
Builders say the door is finally opening for more entry-level buyers. Powered by WPeMatico
Loan Demand Drops Despite Low Rates
Mortgage application activity dropped 4 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, even though mortgage rates remain near historical lows....Powered by WPeMatico
What Will Replace Golf Course Communities?
More than 800 golf courses have closed nationwide in the last 10 years. Home owners who paid a premium to live on a course are finding the ensuing...Powered by WPeMatico
Cables? Google Fiber Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cables. Plus Four More Cool Things in Five For Wednesday.
Chicago, Los Angeles, and Dallas are thought to be some of the cities where Google Fiber will eschew physical cables, instead beaming the service wirelessly. Think Apple’s Facetime can be a little wonky? So does Google, whose 1-to-1 video calling app Duo is rolling out as I type this. Tech site The Verge likes the… Continue Reading Cables? Google Fiber Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Cables. Plus Four More Cool Things in Five For Wednesday.
Freddie Mac Lowers Mortgage Rate Predictions
The mortgage giant shares its housing market projections for the rest of the year and into 2017.Powered by WPeMatico
The Idea of an Empty Nest Is Fading
“We’re getting back to the way human beings have always lived in – extended families,” says one author of a book about the...Powered by WPeMatico
July Housing Starts Beat Expectations
Housing starts rose 2.1 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 1.2 million units, the highest level since February.Powered by WPeMatico
10 States Offering a Richer Life
Is there a place where you can have it all—high income, job security, safe neighborhoods, and a stellar education? A new study identifies...Powered by WPeMatico