Real Estate News Feed
Are Recession Fears Warrented?
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:55:02 GMT
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Monday added to a chorus of presidential officials downplaying concerns over a looming recession after the U.S. Treasury yield curve temporarily inverted last week for the first time in 12 years.
Closing Process Is Speeding Up
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:54:01 GMT
According to LendingTree, the length of time it takes to close a sale is now about 40 days, down from 51 days in 2018, and 74 days in 2017.
Better.com Is One of The Fastest-Growing Digital Mortgage Companies
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:53:20 GMT
Better.com, one of the fastest-growing digital mortgage companies, said Monday it closed on $160 million of Series C funding, with backers including Ally Financial, Citi, and American Express.
Homes Built To Rent Hold Steady
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:52:47 GMT
The number of single-family homes built-for-rent has held steady over the last year amidst declines for other forms of home construction.
N.A.R. Health Plan Moving Ahead
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:52:10 GMT
The U.S. Department of Labor is tapping the real estate industry for more information that could bolster its guidance for a national association health plan, even as the rule continues to face legal challenges.
California Home Sales Perk Up In July
Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:02:21 GMT
The lowest mortgage interest rates in nearly three years helped jump start California’s housing market to post the first year-over-year sales gain and highest sales level in 15 months, according to C.A.R.