Tech Demand for Office Space Spills into Suburban Markets
After years of competing for office space in core urban markets, tech companies are now increasingly seeking office space in adjacent suburban markets/submarkets, according to […]
Quantifying the Impact of Rising Home Prices
It’s no secret that much of the nation’s housing market has recovered from the crash of 2007/08. In fact, home prices in many local markets […]
Weekly Mortgage Rates See a Slight Drop
Weekly Mortgage rates dropped ever so slightly during the week ending November 9, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. 30-year Fixed: Averaged 3.90%, down […]
More Lenders are Allowing Home Buyers to Crowdfund their Down Payment
Rising home prices, which are estimated to be increasing at more than double the pace of average hourly earnings, are making it even more challenging […]
Homebuilders Oppose GOP Plan to Reduce Mortgage Interest Deductions
GOP lawmakers are proposing a 50 percent reduction in the amount mortgage interest deductions that homeowners can claim on their tax returns, according to the […]
Airbnb to Start Branding its Own Properties Next Year
It appears that more restrictive local regulations and ordinances are driving Airbnb to get involved in the real estate development business. In a noteworthy development, Airbnb […]
Mortgage Rates Continue to Creep Higher
Weekly Mortgage rates crept up again by mid-October, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. This is the biggest weekly increase in rates since July. […]
Intercontinental Hotels Launches New Brand Targeting Budget Travelers
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that it launched a new brand called Avid Hotels, targeting travelers at a slightly lower price point than its popular Holiday Inn […]
New Startup Helps with Down Payments in Exchange for Airbnb Income
A Seattle-based startup called Loftium is proposing to help homebuyers with up to $50,000 in downpayment on a home, according to an article in City Lab. In […]
Mortgage Rates Slightly Higher for the Week, but Lower than a Month Ago
Mortgage rates edged up slight higher this week, according to Bank Rate: 30-Year Fixed Rate: 3.77%, up 3 basis points from last week, but lower […]