A report from the Augusta Chronicle in Georgia. "Earlier this year, the VA loan industry celebrated its 24 millionth loan. Chris Birk, a spokesman for Veterans United, the nation’s largest VA lender, said the program is as popular now as…
A report from the Sacramento Bee in California. "Homes values declined last month across the country and in many large California metro areas, according to Zillow. The Sacramento region was no exception. 'In general, Sacramento is slowing down but not…
A report from the Oregonian. "Wise homebuyers look for discounts on properties they value. What causes a sale price to cascade? An anxious seller or an asking price that's too high and no one's biting. In this week's real estate…
A report from Realtor.com. "'Overall, the slowdown is taking over across the board, and it’s concentrated in the South and West—that’s where the supply has been depleted,' says Javier Vivas, director of economic research for realtor.com." The Mortgage Reports. "There…
A weekend topic starting with the Wall Street Journal. "At Manhattan’s Atelier one afternoon last year, its five-star hospitality service was on full display. A one-night stay went for $400. The Atelier isn’t a luxury hotel. It is a Midtown…
A report form the Orange County Register in California. "April was the second straight month L.A. County house prices failed to beat inflation. Orange County price gains have been below the inflation rate since November. Orange County house prices were…
A report from Westword in Colorado. "Fortunately, the real estate game in Denver has moderated in recent months, giving first-timers their best chance in years to find the abode of their dreams. But how do novices get started? And what…
A report from the Herald Tribune in Florida. "One of Florida’s premier economic forecasters handed a full banquet room a bouquet of fragrant roses — that being a metaphor for a sweet future for the state. 'Florida is outperforming the…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "In April, there were 1,852 more homes on the market than the same time in 2018, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. That’s a 36 percent increase and the most…
A report from the Express News in Texas. "Terravista Corp. partnerships that own four San Antonio apartment complexes totaling 652 units sought bankruptcy protection this week to stop foreclosure proceedings by a lender. A Terravista official blamed a dispute with…