A report from Mansion Global. "The tide is starting to turn, and the end of the year is turning into the most buyer-friendly market we’ve seen in a long time. Five years to be exact—before the COVID-19 pandemic turned the…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "It is getting more costly to be in a homeowner’s association or condo. Dues are rising faster than inflation for many of the roughly 76 million residents of communities that keep shared pots…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "Brian Glendenning, a Realtor with Edina Realty, says even for those move-up buyers who are having success, sometimes they find themselves in unexpected predicaments. Maybe they have the money for their new…
A report from the Wall Street Journal. "Randy and Robin Landsman had been trying to sell their Manhattan penthouse for over a year when they turned to the auction market this summer. First listed for $12.2 million, their triplex in…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "What does the future hold for residential real estate, homebuyers and home sellers? Jordan Levine, senior vice president and chief economist for the California Association of Realtors, had several answers to this…
A report from Realtor.com. "As more homes hit the market, sellers are being forced to make price reductions to compete. 'The percentage of homes with price reductions increased from 17.7% in September of last year to 18.6% this year,' says…
A report from Mansion Global. "In a reversal, mortgage rates in the U.S. ticked back upwards this week after hitting a two-year low in September. Lower mortgage rates might have broken the stalemate between buyers and sellers, as buyers deterred…
A report from WPTV in Florida. "A condo owner from Stuart is turning to WPTV to help her efforts to bring condo associations together from the Treasure Coast to Palm Beach County. Darlene VanRiper is a resident at Harborage Condos…
A report from the World Property Journal."According to Redfin, condo prices are falling in major Florida and Texas metros as inventory piles up and buyers back off. This comes as high HOA fees and insurance costs make condos a tough…
A report from the Jacksonville Progress. "For those of us who live in East Texas, some of the information and data that follow will blow your mind. In May of this year, it was reported half of the homes that…