“With so many Americans on the move, 2021 [saw] an unprecedented surge in the need for relocation services,” a moving company says of its research. Continue reading….
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A survey shows what young adult owners struggle with when it comes to home repairs. Continue reading….
Mortgage Borrowing Sees Record High in 2021
With home prices having increased by double digits, mortgage lenders issued $1.61 trillion in purchase loans last year. Continue reading….
High Utility Bills Blamed on COVID-19, Climate Change
Researchers warn this may be the new normal. Continue reading….
This Year’s Top Commercial Stories: 1031s, Marijuana Clauses, & More
1031s became a pressing topic for the real estate industry this year. Find out why and more popular commercial topics. Continue reading….
Year-End Mortgage Rates at 3.11%
Rates stayed low for the final week of 2021, but housing analysts largely predict borrowing costs will be heading up in the coming weeks. Continue reading….
Where Did People Move to in 2021?
Long-distance, state-to-state moves saw an increase this year. Here’s where new residents were heading. Continue reading….
Homes Still Affordable, But ‘Financial Comfort Zone’ Shrinking
The average wage earner can still afford a typical home. But this fall, an alarming trend: Monthly mortgage payments rose by 3.1% while the median family income rose by just 0.7%. Continue reading….
Brokers’ Top Picks: Handling Low Inventories, Helping Agents Thrive
Brokers were busy preparing their agents to help navigate a competitive housing market in these most-read articles of 2021 at REALTOR® Magazine. Continue reading….
Property Tax Appeals May Be Less Successful in 2022
To triumph in an appeal, homeowners will have to prove their home has been over-assessed by their local government, which could be tougher to do lately. Continue reading….