Real Estate
Positive News About COVID-19 Vaccine Results In Rise Of Mortgage Rates
November 15, 2020
Positive News About COVID-19 Vaccine Results In Rise Of Mortgage Rates
“Mortgage rates jumped this week as a result of positive news about a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s…
National Association Of Realtors Applauds FHA’s Effort To Expand Private Flood Insurance Options
November 13, 2020
National Association Of Realtors Applauds FHA’s Effort To Expand Private Flood Insurance Options
NAR National Association of Realtors helped provide legal, economic data supporting the FHA’s proposed policy reversal...
Texas Home Sales Soar, Housing Inventory Declines In 2020’s Third Quarter
November 8, 2020
Texas Home Sales Soar, Housing Inventory Declines In 2020’s Third Quarter
"Active listings saw a sharp drop with many sellers hesitating to list their property..."
Austin Ranks In Top 10 For Tech Job Growth, Strong Office Demand, Rent Gains Despite COVID Slowdown
November 5, 2020
Austin Ranks In Top 10 For Tech Job Growth, Strong Office Demand, Rent Gains Despite COVID Slowdown
Tech industry remains biggest force in office-leasing activity despite pandemic-induced slowdown according to CBRE’s annual Tech-30 report...
Weekly Mortgage Rates Lowest In 49 Years
November 5, 2020
Weekly Mortgage Rates Lowest In 49 Years
“Mortgage rates hit another record low, the twelfth time this year, due to economic and political ambiguity,” said Sam Khater,…
Pending Home Sales Falter 2.2% In September
November 4, 2020
Pending Home Sales Falter 2.2% In September
“The demand for home buying remains super strong, even with a slight monthly pullback..."
New Report Shows Majority Of Multifamily Residents Prioritize Rent Payments Amidst Pandemic
November 3, 2020
New Report Shows Majority Of Multifamily Residents Prioritize Rent Payments Amidst Pandemic
The finding most closely aligns with the NMHC Rental Payment Tracker, which reported 95.1% and 95.5% respectively...
Mortgage Rates Remain Relatively Flat
October 29, 2020
Mortgage Rates Remain Relatively Flat
“The record-low mortgage rate environment is providing tangible support to the economy at a critical time, as housing continues to…
Existing-Home Sales Soar 9.4% To 6.5 Million In September
October 26, 2020
Existing-Home Sales Soar 9.4% To 6.5 Million In September
WASHINGTON – Existing-home sales grew for the fourth consecutive month in September, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of…
Mortgage Rates Continue To Trend Down
October 23, 2020
Mortgage Rates Continue To Trend Down
“Mortgage rates remain very low, providing homeowners who have not already taken advantage of this environment ample opportunity to do…