A report from Honolulu Civil Beat in Hawaii. "What will be the effect of Honolulu’s vacation rental Bill 89? There are four possible scenarios for an owner: They can take the unit off the market, rent it long term, sell…
A report from the Dallas Morning News in Texas. "At this stage of the economic cycle, it’s natural to wonder about a recession or a housing bubble. But take some comfort in the latest results from D.R. Horton, the nation’s…
A report from the Home Buying Institute on California. "Last month, we reported on the situation in San Jose. House values in that California city are dropping steadily. But the 'damage' is not limited to that one housing market alone.…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "People are moving all over the Tall City which is causing a housing market shift. Midland real estate agent Jeaneen Pruitt said Midland real estate is all about supply and demand and…
A report from Bloomberg on Australia. "Signs are strengthening that Australia’s two-year property slump is over, with house prices eking out a small gain last month. Home values rose 0.1% in the combined state and territory capitals in July, CoreLogic…
A report from Forbes. "The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) warned of potential credit and market risks that market participants should definitely heed. In particular, the FDIC’s 2019 Risk Review Report released yesterday highlighted concerns in the agricultural, commercial real…
A report from the Oregonian. "A condominium building under construction near the Lloyd District has switched to rental apartments weeks before its scheduled opening. The developer of the Twenty Twenty building chalked up the switch to a softer real-estate market…
A report from the Longmont Times-Call in Colorado. "Even as data shows Boulder and its surroundings are experiencing a 'much-needed' housing market correction, the city last week for the fifth straight year landed atop a national finance researcher’s list of…
A report from Colorado Community Media. "The Denver area’s real estate boom that saw rents and housing prices skyrocket in recent years is slowing down, experts say. Price reductions are becoming more common, Schafer said Jill Schafer, the head of…
A report from the Jamaica Observer. "Real Estate Broker, Anya Levy, is cautioning financial institutions about irresponsible lending. Levy pointed to one mortgage institution, which she did not name, which is offering mortgages of 110 per cent a reckless undertaking…