The National Association of Realtors has reported a 0.7% decrease in existing home sales in May, with a total of 4.11 million homes sold at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate. This marks a 2.8% decline compared to the previous year. Inventory levels have increased, with 1.28 million units available at the end of May, representing a […]
According to ATTOM Data’s May 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 32,621 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in May. This is a 3% increase from the previous month but a 7% decrease from the previous year. The data shows that one in every 4,320 housing units nationally had a foreclosure filing in May. The
According to the most recent CoreLogic Home Price Insights (HPI) report, home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, rose by 5.3% year over year in April 2024, which is consistent with March. However, CoreLogic predicts that by Spring 2025, national price gains will slow to 3.4%, with only a few states seeing increases of more than
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According to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor (formerly Black Knight), the national delinquency rate eased to 3.09% in April, a 22 basis point improvement over last year. In addition, they report that delinquencies fell to their lowest level since the record low of March 2023. The ICE Mortgage Monitor provides a view of the current
WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared over
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How Established Timelines Protect Your Investment By David Pickron Maybe nowhere does the saying “time is money” apply greater than it does in our industry. For each of us, we are well aware of the expense of having a property sit empty for a month or more, painfully knowing the impact it has on our
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According to the April 2024 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report by ATTOM, there were a total of 31,649 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings, which is a 4% decrease from March and a 4% decrease from the previous year. This means that one out of every 4,453 housing units had a foreclosure filing during this period. The
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According to the most recent New Home Lot Supply report from Zonda, in Q1 2024, there was a tightening of lot supply year-over-year across the U.S. The report notes that lot inventory remains “significantly undersupplied” in most markets, and this trend reflects the increased construction activity in recent quarters. Ali Wolf, the chief economist at
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Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27th, is often seen as the unofficial start of summer for many Americans. However, it is important to remember the true meaning of this day. Memorial Day is a national day of remembrance for the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom
The latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report reveals that the average U.S. multifamily rent in April 2024 was $1,725. Yardi notes that multifamily rents have increased for the second consecutive month, attributing this trend to robust demand in the market. According to Yardi, although rent growth is moderate, there are several positive indicators in the data.
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