Make Yourself Your Tenants’ Top Priority
Make Yourself Your Tenants’ Top Priority Make Yourself Your Tenants’ Top Priority By David Pickron Like most of you, when I was in college, funds were tight. Even as an underexperienced money manager, I knew had to prioritize what bills were going to get paid and when. A memory that clearly sticks with me is […]
Agents debate “Is this a housing boom, housing bubble, or what?”
Agents debate “Is this a housing boom, housing bubble, or what?” When Ralph Nader delivered his first speech on real estate 28 years ago in Middlebury, CT he said the best way to learn about an… The post Agents debate “Is this a housing boom, housing bubble, or what?” first appeared on Real Estate Cafe.
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Up 4.8% in July ’20
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Up 4.8% in July ’20 According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, the rate of home price increases reported a 4.8% annual gain in July, 2020. Their 10-City Composite annual increase came in at 3.3% and the 20-City Composite posted a 3.9% year-over-year gain. […]
The average rate on 30-year mortgages has fallen (Oct. 1)
The average rate on 30-year mortgages has fallen (Oct. 1) Low interest rates have made already strong demand for housing even more robust, but a lack of listings has flummoxed buyers. | realestate.boston.com The post The average rate on 30-year mortgages has fallen (Oct. 1) appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Median U.S. Household Income
Median U.S. Household Income What is the median household income in every state? That’s an important question for investors seeking new markets or tracking current ones. The U.S. Census Bureau recently put together an interactive map (using the most recent data available) where you can drill down into more information about household income. Just click […]
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August Contract signings are a barometer of finalized purchases over the next two months, so this month’s numbers point to continued strong sales in October. | realestate.boston.com The post More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
US housing is roaring back despite the recession and high unemployment
US housing is roaring back despite the recession and high unemployment More than 100 economists and real estate experts are forecasting prices to increase 3.7% this year and continue growing in 2021. | realestate.boston.com The post US housing is roaring back despite the recession and high unemployment appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10th
Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10th National Fire Prevention Week runs October 4-10th, 2020 and one of the best ways to celebrate is to check all your properties’ smoke alarms for functionality and age. If you have one that’s over than 10 years old, that means it’s time to replace it! And when you do, […]
Pending Home Sales Soar 8.8% in August
Pending Home Sales Soar 8.8% in August The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales jumped 8.8% in August – marking four consecutive months of increases! The NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings) rose to 132.8 with every major region experiencing an increase in month-over-month contract […]
Feng shui lessons from a design master who has your back
Feng shui lessons from a design master who has your back I was clearly in over my head. When I signed up for an online course in feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice of using design to enhance health and prosperity, I somehow missed the part about it being a “master” class. My fellow students […]