Housing Wire
JANUARY 5, 2022
The Federal Housing Finance Agency introduced new upfront fees on Wednesday for some high-balance and second-home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Upfront fees for high balance loans will increase between 0.25% and 0.75%, tiered by loan-to-value ratio. For second home loans, the upfront fees will increase between 1.125% and 3.875%, also tiered by loan-to-value ratio.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 5, 2022
Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July.
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Eye on Housing
JANUARY 5, 2022
Consumer confidence continued to improve in December as inflation concerns eased after hitting a 13-year high last month. Spending intentions for homes, cars, and major appliances all increased. However, consumer spending will continue to face headwinds from higher prices, Omicron surge and reduced fiscal stimulus in 2022. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 3.9 points from.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 7, 2022
Just when you think Canadian real estate can’t get any more exuberant, the central bank straps a rocket to it. That was the take from BMO, whose Friday research note is a quick look at Toronto real estate prices. The city, much like the rest of Canada, is seeing some of the highest home price […]. The post Canadian Real Estate Needed Tighter Monetary Policy A Year Ago: BMO appeared first on Better Dwelling.
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 3, 2022
Homeownership continues to swerve into unaffordable territory, with median-priced single-family homes becoming less affordable in three-quarters of the nation’s market, a report published by ATTOM Data Solutions last week said. Per the report , between October to December 2021, median home prices in 440 of the 575 counties analyzed by the data vendor saw notable home-price growth.
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Lighter Side of Real Estate
JANUARY 4, 2022
Prices for everything have been going up—from food, to gas, to services, and people are getting less for the dollar. Rents are no exception. After an unprecedented period of time where renters could more or less just cite COVID as a reason to not pay rent, the moratoriums on evictions are gone and rents are roaring higher—particularly with single-family rental houses.
The Mortgage Report
JANUARY 3, 2022
Learn what to look for when buying a house. Real estate and housing experts share their best tips.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2022
A federal law mandates that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac help households on moderate, low, or very low income. The government-sponsored enterprises must do this by setting a plan every three years, dubbed Duty to Serve, that provides lending liquidity and preservation goals for manufactured, rural, and affordable housing. But according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency , which has oversight power over Fannie and Freddie, the GSE’s must go back to the drawing board when it comes to their
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 6, 2022
When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments.
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Better Dwelling
JANUARY 3, 2022
Over the past year, we’ve heard that younger households were behind the real estate binge. In addition to transfer data showing that’s not true, Equifax mortgage data for Q3 2021 agrees. Most demographics showed little change in their borrowing patterns, except for the extremes. Millennial-led households maintained their share of mortgages, but a larger share […].
Sotheby's International Real Estate
JANUARY 1, 2022
A daily wellness routine is no sweat when a home enjoys its own top-tier fitness equipment, private lap pools, professional-caliber sports courts, and flourishing vegetable gardens. Luxurious Living in Dumbo. Brooklyn, New York | The Heyman Team, Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage. Offering 4,565 square feet of sophisticated living and entertaining space along with an enviable terrace, this five-bedroom residence is a chic aerie full of light that revels in views
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2022
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to 3.22% during the week ending Jan. 6, up from 3.11% the week prior, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS Mortgage Survey. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 2.65%. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 2.43% last week, up from 2.33% the week prior. A year ago at this time, it averaged 2.16%.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 4, 2022
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The Mortgage Report
JANUARY 7, 2022
When you apply for a mortgage online with an all-digital lender, it will likely be faster and easier. But that doesn't always mean rates will be lower.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 6, 2022
Canadian real estate has been the ideal tax shelter, but that might change soon. Generation Squeeze, a Vancouver-led non-profit advocating for Millennials, released its Solutions Lab report. The CMHC-funded (but independent) study has four suggestions for improving housing affordability. Today we’re going to dive into its most controversial proposal stirring debate — a progressive tax […].
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2022
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.
Keeping Current Matters
JANUARY 7, 2022
Some Highlights. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your search, work with a real estate professional and get pre-approved so you know how much you can borrow. Connect with a real estate advisor so you have the guidance you need to achieve your homebuying goals this year.
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Sotheby's International Real Estate
JANUARY 4, 2022
Familiarly known as the Queen’s Necklace, the sparkling jewel-like lights that ring the Santa Monica Bay make up much of the sweeping vistas enjoyed from this dazzling contemporary home perched above highly desirable Amarillo Beach. Malibu, California | Shen Schulz, Sotheby’s International Realty – Malibu Brokerage. Newly custom-built, the 5,085-square-foot modern masterwork boasts a breezy, effortless flow throughout.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 1, 2022
Canadian household debt problems are once again worsening, after taking a brief break. The ratio of household credit market debt to disposable income climbed in Q3 2021, according to Statistics Canada (Stat Can). Households are now borrowing debt at one of the fastest rates in half a decade. Unfortunately, their incomes aren’t rising in line […].
Housing Wire
JANUARY 5, 2022
Some Federal Housing Administration -approved mortgage servicers have routinely flouted the agency’s loan modification program, according to Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine and 20 other state attorneys general. The attorneys general wrote in a Dec. 21 letter that a number of mortgage servicers employed by FHA-approved lenders failed to adequately implement loan modification options the FHA introduced in July.
Realtor.com
JANUARY 6, 2022
Realtor.com / Getty Images Today’s highly competitive housing market looks quite different from how it did before COVID-19 struck. Over the past two years, as the pandemic raged, the number of homes for sale plunged by over 57%, leading prices to skyrocket 25% from December 2019 to December 2021, according to a recent Realtor.com® report. Last month, the number of home listings dropped 26.8% compared with the same time a year earlier.
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HomeLight
JANUARY 4, 2022
No one wants to get ready for the day in a dingy, dated bathroom or shower in a tiny stall with mildew. So when it comes to popular rooms to remodel, bathrooms are often at the top of the list , behind only the kitchen. According to online sources, the average cost of a bathroom remodel can range from. $6,600 – $16,400 depending on square footage, labor, plumbing, and electrical needs, and the types of fixtures and amenities.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 7, 2022
Canadian households will have to start cutting back and not because of higher rates. It’s the opposite, with low rates now producing toxic price growth for goods and services. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) data shows the average weekly wage saw a substantial increase in December. A closer look shows that rate failed to keep up […]. The post Canadian Wages Are Growing Slower Than Inflation As Low Rates Continue A Toxic Run appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 7, 2022
This video is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps in January, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for this year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.
The Mortgage Report
JANUARY 5, 2022
With natural disasters becoming more frequent and more severe, having an emergency plan for your home and mortgage is a smart thing to do.
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HomeLight
JANUARY 4, 2022
Your scheduled home appraisal is nearing, and no matter the circumstances, it’s always an intimidating event. Whether you plan to buy, sell, or refinance your home, an appraiser’s opinion holds a lot of weight. What hurts a home appraisal and is there anything you can do about it? The lender will be looking for an appraised value to determine what they’re willing to lend on a property.
Better Dwelling
JANUARY 6, 2022
Canada’s central bank used lumber prices to dismiss inflation, but it’s doing the opposite. In October, the Bank of Canada (BoC) used lumber to back its transitory inflation narrative. Short-term supply chain issues are the problem, not monetary policy, they explained. Excess demand fueled by easy money has since been acknowledged as the culprit by […].
Housing Wire
JANUARY 5, 2022
The most wonderful time of the year, as the song would have us believe, comes to a close with Epiphany, the 12 th day of Christmas, Jan. 6. I do hope everyone had a joyous holiday season, spending some relaxing time with family and friends. The holiday season is winding down. So is the 24-month refinance market, the biggest of its kind in all of mortgage banking history.
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