Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• Climate concerns cause natural gas bans for home use while battles ensue.

• Some housing markets are hotter than others -- but none are languishing.

• What Realtors need to know about generational differences in home buyer preferences.

• Do declining production and profits spell the end of the mortgage boom?

• The median gross income for Realtors fell $6,000 in 2020 from the prior year.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• Multigenerational homes grew in popularity during the pandemic.

• Artificial intelligence can help to reduce appraisal bias.

• Big investors are coming to small towns, outbidding potential buyers.

• Mortgage rates over 3% as Fed hints at policy shift.

• Building material costs contributing to a spike in home prices.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• One trillion-dollar loss in loan originations expected.

• Facebook is the preferred social media platform for real estate agents.

• First-time buyer benefits aren't just available to people buying their first home.

• Experts predict big economic growth, but also slowing home price growth.

• Homes in less expensive neighborhoods are seeing strong interest.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• The price of a home rose over the past year in nearly every metro area.

• Hectic housing market causing appraisal headaches.

• High cost of building materials making homeownership out of reach for some.

• Housing market could benefit soon from Americans' robust savings.

• Remote Online Notarization here to stay.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• Home prices experienced the most significant annual percentage jump since 2006.

• The first-time homebuyer tax credit is now a bill.

• Ways to speed the homebuying process.

• A new wave of home sales on the way could calm the current price craze.

• Some buyers are making quick offers by bringing an inspector to showings.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• New housing starts jumped, helping with a critical supply shortage.

• Fed holds rates near zero.

• Economists see huge GDP growth coming in the second quarter.

• Hispanics and Latinos bought more homes in 2020.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• Interest rates are down, but so are new mortgage applications.

• More Americans consider self-employment.

• Eco-friendly home features rise in popularity.

• Millions expected to move in 2021 as pandemic eases.

• Baby boomer friend groups buying homes near each other.

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Quick takeaways:

• Less than half the usual supply means record-high home prices.

• Realtors are using lighter inspection contingencies that retain protections against more significant issues.

• Large majority choose to invest in a home over buying stocks.

• Construction job boom could help create more inventory.

• Remote home viewings become the norm.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• Sales drop as prices and rates soar.

• Fixer-uppers do not usually provide a return on investment.

• Buyers find bridge loans improve their competitiveness.

• Economists expect big housing price increases to slow.

• Homebuyers moved to lower-density areas during the pandemic.

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Here's this week's roundup of news and resources, just for you.

Quick takeaways:

• Homes selling faster than ever, but market should ease soon.

• Student debt shouldn't stop buyers from qualifying for a mortgage.

• Buyers can take on existing mortgages, get lower rate and term.

• Fed expected to keep rates low for the next few years.

• Baby Boomers benefitting the most from selling in a hot housing market.

Just about anyone who owns a home has heard it is a really good time to look at refinancing. Interest rates are extremely low and property values are up. That combination can make for a really great opportunity to lower your rate or payment, shorten your term and/or pull cash or equity out of your property.

Consumer sentiment for home-selling is on the rise, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index. The percentage of respondents who say it is a good time to sell a home increased from 50% to 57%, while the percentage who say it is a bad time to sell decreased from 42% to 33%. Sellers cite favorable mortgage rates, high home prices, and low housing inventory as their primary rationale. Lower-income individuals in particular report feeling more optimistic, indicating the economic recovery is reaching those most negatively impacted by the pandemic.1

What a Year for Real Estate - And How to Make 2021 Even Better!

Here's this month's roundup of news and resources, just for you.