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Daily market update: June 28, 2016

We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.   Mortgage rates: 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio   Home equity rates: Average Home Equity Loan Bank Rates by State | […]

Houston employee healthcare firm acquired by national group

As a leading Houston employee healthcare firm, The Stevenson Group has been associated with the local construction industry for over four decades. Now, the local firm is part of Digital Benefit Advisors, a national benefits organization. The Stevenson Group’s 16 team members and two principals, Brian and Audrey Stevenson, will continue working with associations including the Greater Houston Builders Association. They will be […]

ZIP code profile: 20685

The 20685 ZIP code comprises the Maryland communities of Saint Leonard, Calvert Beach, Long Beach and Wallville, about an 80 minute drive southeast of Washington D.C. The quiet area sits inside Calvert County and is known for its collection of antique dealers and independent businesses. 20685 home values to continue dropping Click To Tweet According to Best Places, the ZIP […]

Luxury listing: solarium in Sutton Place

This Manhattan condo sits in the former Sutton Hotel and comes with a modern furniture collection curated by architect Edward Asfour of Asfour Guzy. The fully-furnished apartment also features a magnificent solarium, complete with south, east and north exposures of the city. PreviousNext jQuery(document).ready(function(){jQuery(“#ism-slideshow-1”).find(“.carousel-control”).css(“margin-top”,”-“+(jQuery(this).find(“.active .carousel-caption”).height()+25)+”px”);$(“#ism-slideshow-1”).on(“slid.bs.carousel”, function () {jQuery(this).find(“.carousel-control”).css(“margin-top”,”-“+(jQuery(this).find(“.active .carousel-caption”).height()+25)+”px”);});}); The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is listed at $2.3 million with AKA […]

Why Facebook groups are the worst place for agents to get advice

“Does anyone have success with open houses? What should I do to increase attendance?” “I’m just getting my real estate license and wondering which brokerage firm is best?” “My buyer didn’t get his mortgage because he lost his job and he didn’t tell anyone. How do I get his deposit back?” These are the kinds […]

California home prices expected to climb even higher annually

CoreLogic’s June report finds that loan refinancing doesn’t make sense for a lot of current homeowners in the U.S. Forecasts predict mortgage rates will increase this year, so CoreLogic used its data to determine refinancing conditions, mortgage denial rates and the overall health of the housing market throughout the nation. As of May 12, 2015, the […]

How sellers can catch the first-time buyer wave this summer

The spring real estate market has been one of the busiest in nearly a decade, with homes moving the fastest since the start of the housing recovery, and asking prices reaching record highs. As the summer market heats up, first-time homebuyers are expected to make significant contributions to the already-impressive buyer pool, catapulting demand higher than […]

First-time homebuyers facing backlash of improving housing market

Buying a home for a first-timer is exciting. Aside from the actual transaction, the hunt for a home and figuring out wants versus needs is part of the process. And then, when you do secure that home, it’s nothing short of a celebration for you and your client. However, an increasing problem for first-time homebuyers scouring the […]

Redfin assigns ‘Opportunity Scores’ to properties in partnership with ‘The Opportunity Project’

EMBARGOED UNTIL 8:00 AM EST In partnership with a White House initiative, Redfin has unveiled property ratings designed to help consumers pinpoint homes that offer short, low-cost commutes to lots of jobs. Redfin’s “Opportunity Scores” are meant, in part, to promote economic mobility, though whether they actually do may be a matter of debate. Redfin assigns “Opportunity Scores” to properties based […]

Tough conversations: Inman is stirring things up at Connect San Francisco

Twenty years ago when Connect began, we were known for stirring up the industry, particularly the old guard. In that spirit, we are reviving our roots with a series of debates — sometimes-uncomfortable discussions and lively in-your-face presentations. Grab the microphone or sit back; let’s have some fun. Here is a sampling. Sonja Trauss Notorious […]

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