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Real Estate

“Mortgage refinancing surges 35% in one week, as interest rates hit lowest level in over a year”

“The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) fell slightly to 6.54% from 6.55%. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 48.6% of total applications from 41.7% in the previous week.… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Buyers catch a break: Home prices just fell the most in 2 years”

“Home prices are being cut at the fastest pace in two years. The share of home listings that saw a price cut rose to 18.9% in July, up 3.4% from last year. Demand is cooling as buyers wait for mortgage… Continue Reading…

Economy

“$1 million starter home? It’s the norm in 237 cities”

“The number of cities with ‘million-dollar’ starter homes has nearly tripled since 2019 SEATTLE, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A million-dollar price tag no longer means lavish and luxurious living. In more than 200 U.S. cities, buyers will find a price tag… Continue Reading…

Economy, Real Estate

“Skyrocketing rents and home prices may be pivotal in the 2024 election”

“…Housing is largely a local issue, yet it’s presenting a challenging and complex problem in Nevada and other battleground states with implications for this year’s race between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Biden has proposed specific policies and… Continue Reading…

Economy

“29% of households… ‘one emergency from poverty,’ one expert says”

“Over time, higher costs [Inflation] and sluggish wage growth have left more Americans financially vulnerable, with many known as “ALICEs.” Nearly 40 million families, or 29% of the population, fall in the category of ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — according to United… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“[Florida] Property prices boomed here during Covid – they are now being slashed as soaring numbers of homes sit unsold”

“Its warm weather, low taxes and relatively affordable housing market attracted a surge of Americans to Florida during the Covid-19 pandemic, pushing up home values in the state. But as prices stagnate and supply soars in some areas, it seems that Florida’s housing bubble… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Plunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is Fading”

“Oracle Corp. is moving its headquarters out of the city. Tesla Inc. is pulling back after a rapid expansion. Almost a quarter of commercial office space is vacant, and nowhere in the country have residential real estate prices fallen further… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot’s $18 Billion Acquisition: Genius Move or Waste of Money?”

“…The company just announced its biggest acquisition ever, taking over SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, including SRS’s debt. Home Depot said the deal would expand its addressable market by around $50 billion, and CEO Ted Decker called SRS “An industry… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot is acquiring specialty distributor SRS for $18.25 billion in huge bet on growing pro sales”

“Home Depot on Thursday said it is acquiring SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, the latest and largest sign of its ambitions to drive sales by winning more business from contractors, roofers and other home professionals. The home improvement retailer expects… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Home prices rose 2.4 times faster than inflation since 1960s, study finds…”

“While inflation is 10 times higher now than 60 years ago, home prices are 24 times more expensive, a new study found…. In reality, the cost of a typical house in the U.S. is closer to half a million dollars. The median… Continue Reading…