The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued new guidance that warns property managers and landlords to tread carefully when denying prospective apartment residents a lease due to a failed background check.
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Freddie Mac researchers are pushing the industry to more carefully consider the impact climate change could have to home owners and the real estate market.
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Mortgage rates rose for the second consecutive week, prompting a recent decrease in the number of applicants for a home purchase and refinancing.
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“This spring’s surprisingly low mortgage rates are easing some of the affordability pressures potential buyers are experiencing and are taking away some of the sting from home prices that are still rising too fast and above wage growth,” says NAR’s chief economist.
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Some real estate and staging professionals are using high-priced, original artwork to turn their luxury listings into art galleries, offering another reason for home buyers to stop by.
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You may want to consider teaming with a mortgage lender and sponsoring a financing seminar. Home buyers say more lending information may lessen their stress.
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