A report from Spectrum News on Massachusetts. "While a monthly payment for the typical home is still more than $100 higher this week than a year ago, George Bosnakis, executive vice president at Drew Mortgage in Shrewsbury, says low interest…
A weekend topic starting with KIRO in Washington. "Seattle police and fire investigators are searching for a known arson suspect who they believe intentionally started a fire which destroyed an abandoned housing complex in the 5200 block of University Way…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "In North Texas at least, the chief economist at redfin sees evidence of the market cooling off — at least a little. 'We're already seeing price drops happen. I think sellers have…
A report from WFMY in North Carolina. "'It's like Wal-Mart on Black Friday and TVs are on sale and we're all waiting at the door to get in. That is the housing market right now,' said Ashauna Harris, owner of…
A report from Spectrum News on California. "Saving and budgeting might be the best approach for aspiring home owners in LA County, where the average house costs over $700,000. Richard Green, director and chair of the USC Lusk Center for…
A report from CNN Business. "Buying a home of her own became a priority for Kelly Robinson during the pandemic, as she began to feel cramped in her Indianapolis apartment.Robinson set a budget for $250,000. But in her market --…
A report from Fox Business. "The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA has said it backed a record breaking 1.2 million loans in 2020, and a new study suggests it's already on pace to break that record again…
A report from Axios on Iowa. "Des Moines residents have spent the last year talking about our frenetic housing market, but there are early signs that some equilibrium is on its way. Zillow now shows a number of houses in…
A weekend topic starting with Better Dwelling. "Canada’s central bank has had researchers quietly studying bubbles overseas. The study, Bubbles, Crashes and Information Contagion In Large-Group Asset Market Experiments, appeared in the June issue of Experimental Economics. The researchers found…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "After months of mayhem in the real estate market, data shows homebuyers may finally be taking a breather, with real estate agents reporting slowdown in showings and bidding wars. Kyle Hioki said…