by Eric Peck | Jun 5, 2021 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
Single Women Homeowners Outpace Males LendingTree has found that when it comes to gender and homeownership, single women are more likely than single men to own a home in each of the nation’s 50 largest metros. In the nation’s 50 largest metros, single women own nearly...
by Boston.com Real Estate | Jun 4, 2021 | Home Buyers
New East Boston condo development touts diverse leadership team “I’m a Colombian woman, and I’m gay.” Its design, development, and sales leadership team is entirely comprised of women and/or members of the LGBTQ community. | realestate.boston.com Homebuyers: For...
by Boston.com Real Estate | Jun 3, 2021 | Home Buyers
In Boston, single women own more homes than single men Providence, R.I., ranked 11th. Boston has the biggest gender gap in homeownership, according to a new report released Wednesday. Continue reading at realestate.boston.com. Homebuyers: For access to all listings...
by Liz Hughes | Jun 1, 2021 | Real Estate Market
Bostonians’ interest in luxury apartments peaks Renters searching for luxury apartments in Boston is at an all-time high according to a recent report. Rising vacancy rates and deep discounts are making it even easier and more affordable than ever to snag a luxury...
by Julia Carpenter | May 31, 2021 | Real Estate Agent
Mortgage Rates Are Rising. Read This Before You Refinance. Mortgage rates are on the rise after nearly a year of record lows, providing a nudge to homeowners who want to refinance but didn’t get around to it yet. Does it still make sense to call up your lender and...
by Eric Peck | May 30, 2021 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
Share of Millennial Homebuyers Grows Steadily Millennials continue to dominate the homebuying market, with 37% of all home sales nationwide being made by 25- to 40-year-olds, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2021 Home Buyer and Seller Generational...
by Eric Peck | May 29, 2021 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
Spring Economic Growth to Support Housing Market As the weather warms and COVID-19 vaccines roll out to more around the country, U.S. economic expansion is expected to accelerate this spring, with real GDP growth hitting 8.4% in Q2 and 6.6% for the full year before...
by Christina Hughes Babb | May 28, 2021 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
Best Strategies for Approaching Homebuying Competition As recent data points to an increasing gap between inventory and demand for homes, competition has become intense. Some researchers are looking at strategies homebuying hopefuls and their agents can embrace to...
by Liz Hughes | May 27, 2021 | Real Estate Market
Redfin: Buyers show renewed interest in city living as vaccines bring hope For the first time since the pandemic began, more homeowners appear to be looking to move into cities, as new vaccines bring hope that urban living can return to normal after a year spent on...
by Eric Peck | May 26, 2021 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
Mortgage Industry Steps Up in the Face of Crisis In his latest blog, “How Past Challenges Made Housing Ready for COVID,” Fannie Mae President David Benson notes that he is encouraged by the response so far from lenders, servicers, and the market, but knows a great...