Builder confidence is undermined by high mortgage rates.
High mortgage rates are a contributing factor to the weakening of builder confidence. The NAHB has reported that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes has dropped below the key break-even measure of 50 for the first time in five months due to persistently high mortgage rates. According to the National Association […]
Erland Construction Successfully Finishes New Mixed-Use Property in Beverly, MA
Beverly, MA– Erland Construction has completed the construction of a new 6-story mixed-use property in Beverly, MA in collaboration with SV Design. Developed by Beverly Crossing, the Block at Odell Park is a 167,230-square-foot property that features 106 residential units, 9,000 square feet of retail space, and various amenities. Located in the heart of Beverly, […]
Examining the Role of Architects in Real Estate Investments
In a recent episode of the AZREIA Show, Marcus Maloney and Michael Del Prete discuss architectural design and the growing popularity of additional dwelling units (ADUs) in Phoenix. They also explore how ADUs can boost cash flow for investors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of architectural design and the impact of renowned architects on real […]
According to Redfin, there has been a decrease in investor activity as they bought 45% fewer homes compared to the previous year.
A recent report from Redfin reveals that investor home purchases in Q2 2023 experienced a significant decline of 45% compared to the previous year, marking the largest drop since 2008. This decline in investor purchases surpassed the overall decline in home sales, which stood at 31%. The report also highlights that investor market share has […]
What are the ways homeowners are utilizing their HELOCs?
Recently, there has been a slowdown in HELOC activity after reaching a 15-year high in 2022. The Mortgage Bankers Association has provided data on how HELOCs have been utilized over the years. Home renovation and remodeling remain the primary reasons for utilizing HELOCs, followed by debt consolidation, emergencies, and other big-ticket financing. The MBA’s 2023 […]
Top American Cities with the Highest Airbnb Concentrations
According to a graphic from Statista, Hawaii has the highest density of Airbnb rentals out of all U.S. cities and regions analyzed by InsideAirbnb in June 2023. With 32,597 Airbnb listings for an estimated 1.4 million inhabitants, it surpasses other cities in terms of Airbnb density. You can view the graphic here. Stay safe and […]
West Shore is excited to welcome Amanda Kitts as the new Vice President of Property Management.
Amanda Kitts BOSTON– West Shore has appointed Amanda Kitts as its Vice President of Property Management. Kitts brings extensive experience in the multifamily housing industry and will be responsible for managing West Shore’s national multifamily portfolio of 46 properties in the Sun Belt region of the United States. Her role includes overseeing operations, revenue management, […]
U.S. Employment Situation – August 2023
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 187k, in August 2023, with the unemployment rate rising to 3.8%.
New Single-Family Home Size Reach Decade Low
[ad_1] rewrite the content without plagiarism for 1500 words Recent analysis from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing shows that for new single family homes, the median single-family square floor area declined to 2,191 square feet, the lowest reading since the end of 2010. In addition, the average (mean) square footage for new single-family homes fell […]
Zumper’s National Rent Report for August ’23
[ad_1] rewrite the content without plagiarism for 1500 words Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for August, 2023. According to their data, rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,510 (up 1.6% year over year) and the median two-bedroom rent was $1,864 (up 3.9% year over year) . Be sure to […]