A report from Bloomberg. "Before Donald Trump’s election, Redfin Corp. projected mortgage rates would average 6.1% next year. But three days after the election, they revised their estimate upward to 6.8% – basically unchanged from today’s high levels. 'The difference…
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 CBS News in Florida. "Just 16 years after construction, residents at a Brickell condo are grappling with a contentious $21 million special assessment for repairs to their buildings. Some unit owners of the two buildings at 1060…
A report from WCNC in North Carolina. "David Hoffman of Hoffman Realty in Charlotte told WCNC Charlotte he expects to see prices coming down because high supply is pushing down demand. 'I think that if you're looking to move in…
A report from the Coeur d’Alene Press in Idaho. "Meet Nick Shriner, who is originally from the scenic landscapes of Wyoming — yes, it’s a real state — and made his way to Coeur d’Alene in 2010. His dedication to…
A weeked topic starting with WINK in Florida. "Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he…
It's Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. "It’s hard to tell which developments might come to life and which might die. The process can begin with so much hope for a new building, subdivision or neighborhood. But hopes can…
A report from Click Orlando in Florida. "With a deadline of Dec. 31 just around the corner, over 150 condo associations along Volusia County’s coast still have not turned in their 'milestone' inspection reports. Many leaders News 6 spoke with…
A report from CNN. "President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House already carried the potential for sweeping changes to the Federal Reserve. But now a growing question is not how the central bank will operate under Trump but if…
A report from the Dallas Business Journal in Texas. "Today, we’re focusing solely on areas in DFW where homes sold for an average of $1 million or more in the third quarter. In the million-and-up category in DFW, the second…