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Metro Markets: Florida is the Hottest Commercial Market Florida is arguably the hottest commercial real estate market in 2021 Q4, boasting eight of the top 15 commercial real estate markets. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Commercial & Investment Real Estate Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 20, 2022 Mortgage rates surged for the third straight week of the new year, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 3.56%. By:  Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico

More Consumers Optimistic About Their Income Outlook Take a look at the latest trends on the perception to obtain credit, income growth and moving expectations from the Federal Reserve Board of New York. By:  Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

Home Buyers Narrow Home Search With Technology Home buyers today have the ability to view homes online and quickly weed out what they want to see versus what can be discarded. By:  Jessica Lautz Technology Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 27, 2022 Mortgage rates fell to 3.55% from 3.56% the previous week, after moving upwards for the last 5 straight weeks. By:  Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Economy Expands at 6.9% in Q4 2021 The GDP expanded at a stronger annualized pace of 6.9% in Q4 2021, indicating that the economy is on a path towards full employment. By:  Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Powered by WPeMatico

By Lee Davenport Happy 2022, real estate friends! January is the perfect time to challenge yourself to see, stretch and grow your business. Coach’s Challenge This year I want to challenge everyone to identify and partner with real estate lenders and appraisers who actively use robust policies to prevent appraisal bias; and, in instances when [...]

7 Hot Winter Home Design Trends These ultra-cozy styles appear to be resonating with home shoppers. Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

By Barbara Ballinger Millennials are buying houses—many for the first time—and in doing so they’re learning that houses require maintenance, which can often be pricey. These days, repairs can also be a challenge if the homeowners are not handy since contractors can be as scarce as the houses in some communities. Puronics, a Livermore, Calif.-based [...]

By Lee Davenport There’s something about the start of the new year—even if we’re already a few weeks in—that makes it a motivating time to begin new initiatives, goals, and schedules. But is it really necessary? Here are two considerations to help you identify if it’s time to switch things up in 2022. 1. Did [...]