Shortly we, as a country, will be celebrating the 4 th of July, which will be 247 years as a nation. During this time, our nation has grown and changes have occurred. In looking back over this time, I found a few quotes from Americans throughout this time. It is amazing how accurate these are for us even today. “They who would give up an essential liberty* for temporary security, deserve...
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Parades, barbecues and fireworks displays are all synonymous with Fourth of July fun. After all, would it really feel like the Fourth of July without a good fireworks show? If you’re not going to a professional show and are planning to fire them off in your own backyard or other location instead, it’s important to plan ahead and take extra safety precautions to avoid hazards. Fireworks hold a...
The Fed Beige Book revealed, “Residential real estate activity picked up in most Districts despite continued low inventories,” while “home prices and rents rose slightly.” This is based on data and interviews from Fed Districts nationwide. CoreLogic reports U.S. home prices in April were up 1.2% for the month and 2% ahead of last year, representing “above average seasonal monthly gains...
The Fed Beige Book revealed, “Residential real estate activity picked up in most Districts despite continued low inventories,” while “home prices and rents rose slightly.” This is based on data and interviews from Fed Districts nationwide. CoreLogic reports U.S. home prices in April were up 1.2% for the month and 2% ahead of last year, representing “above average seasonal monthly gains...
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Spring has not sprung, mainly because new listings have failed to bloom. Existing home sales dropped for the 2nd-straight month, but the speed of sales and the level of competition (multiple offers) keeps rising! And that's why home prices are moving higher in most markets. AGAIN: We Need More Homes For Sale! Here are "Talking Points" for real estate: Here’s what...
By Bonnie Sinnock Two Republican members of Congress have introduced bills aimed at canceling the Federal Housing Finance Agency's latest adjustments to government-sponsored enterprise mortgage fees. Rep. Andy Biggs, R.-Ariz. introduced H.R. 2928 and Rep. Stephanie Bice, R.-Okla, sponsored H.R. 2876, both of which seek to roll back the overhaul of the GSEs' loan- level price...
If you’ve been preparing to buy a home in the last couple of years, then you’re probably aware of the serious housing inventory shortage you may have to contend with. Low housing supply has led to rising home prices, buyer competition and, in many markets, bidding wars. But what caused the shortage in the first place? And why hasn’t it changed much in recent years? Here’s what you need to...