A report from the Oregonian. "The Regional Multiple Listing Service’s January 2022 market action reports show that median sale prices, while still high, have dropped from 2021 peaks everywhere in the region except Clark County in southwest Washington. The average…
A weekend topic starting with the Globe and Mail in Canada. "'When you can borrow money for 1.5 per cent a year and invest it in an asset rising 20 per cent a year, you have to be an idiot…
A report from the Sun Sentinel in Florida. "In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the folks who want a private 30-story condo built on a prized piece of taxpayer-owned beach in Hollywood went home without a deal. The project…
A report from the Globe and Mail. "About 500 investors, many from South Florida’s Venezuelan American community, were taken in by Efrain Betancourt Jr.’s sales pitch of high-interest returns on their investments in his short-term loan operation Sky Group USA.…
A report from the News Press in Florida. "To date, the number of new listings that came to the Bonita Springs and Estero markets in 2021 was 270, which was higher than the 193 total listings that came to market…
A report from the Oklahoman. "Prices for new homes are outpacing appraisals, busting purchase contracts if buyers and builders can't come to terms and fill the financing gap. Metro-area Realtors discussion mentioned appraised values for new homes falling short of…
A report from the San Francisco Chronicle in California. " "As San Francisco approached the critical December shopping month, instead of holiday lights and Santa Claus decorations, dozens of downtown retailers greeted shoppers with plywood-encased storefronts and armed guards in…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The number of single-family home sales has declined for three consecutive months. Tim Warren, CEO of The Warren Group, said the single' biggest reason for the slide is that the typical price…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "The world’s tallest residential building is giving out some sky-high discounts. A mystery buyer has plunked down $40.83 million for a five-bedroom, full-floor spread at Central Park Tower on 57th Street. That’s…
A report from the Wilsonville Spokesman in Oregon. "The market already has tapered a bit from its absolute highs a few months ago. 'We're seeing more price reduction come across the MLS (multiple listing service) than we've seen in over…