Home Prices In Battleground States Could Impact Outcome Of Presidential Race

Home Prices In Battleground States Could Impact Outcome Of Presidential Race

By SCOTT KIMBLER As home affordability continues to affect working Americans, there are indicators that property prices in swing states may influence the Presidential election. As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris prioritize Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, and Georgia in efforts to attract voters, analysts say their housing policies…

Delinquencies Rise But Loss Mitigation Efforts Prevent Foreclosure
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Delinquencies Rise But Loss Mitigation Efforts Prevent Foreclosure

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Distressed homeowners who get behind on their mortgage bills are avoiding foreclosure. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Delinquency Survey was released last week and it showed that delinquencies increased in the third quarter to a rate of 3.62%, up 25 basis points from the second quarter and 17 basis points from a…

Atlantans Adjusting To Post-Pandemic Work Environment
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Atlantans Adjusting To Post-Pandemic Work Environment

By SCOTT KIMBLER As the debate about returning to the office continues nationwide, people in the city of Atlanta and its surrounding communities are adapting to the reality that hybrid and remote work are likely here to stay. Over six million people live in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has long been a hot…

Newrez, Keller Williams Launch Onward Home Mortgage

Newrez, Keller Williams Launch Onward Home Mortgage

Lender and servicer Newrez teamed up with Keller Williams Georgia Legacy Group to launch a joint venture mortgage company, according to a press release. The company, Onward Home Mortgage, will open for borrowers in the Southeast, giving them access to both Keller Williams’ real estate agents and Newrez’s resources. Onward will be headquartered in Roswell,…

Atlanta Named Top Spot For College Grads

Atlanta Named Top Spot For College Grads

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Professional opportunities, affordability, and fun in the country’s cities are being measured as commencement ceremonies wrap up nationally and Atlanta is coming out on top as the best place for college graduates to move to. Earlier this week, WalletHub named Atlanta, Georgia, the best city to start a career after comparing the…

Sun Belt Deals Called Off As Housing Market Slumps
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Sun Belt Deals Called Off As Housing Market Slumps

By CHUCK GREEN During the pandemic homebuyers fled to southern states for warmer weather but now would-be purchasers are bailing out of deals at a faster clip than anywhere in the country. According to analysts at Redfin, 60,000 deals were called off nationally in September. That’s 17% of the homes that went under contract that…

Look At The Most Expensive Homes In 2022’s Hottest Housing Markets
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Look At The Most Expensive Homes In 2022’s Hottest Housing Markets

By KIMBERLEY HAAS Analysts at Zillow have made their predictions for the hottest housing markets of 2022, and we are bringing you a look at the most expensive homes in the top five cities listed. On Tuesday, the Seattle-based company predicted Tampa, Florida, will be the hottest housing market of 2022. NFL Quarterback Tom Brady’s…

Is Migration Away From Urban Areas A Trend Or Here To Stay?

Is Migration Away From Urban Areas A Trend Or Here To Stay?

By SCOTT KIMBLER With Americans working from home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some densely populated areas of the United States are losing residents as people move to the suburbs to escape city life, and those watching this trend say landlords shouldn’t hold their breath hoping a younger generation of renters will replace…

A New Home For The Holidays? Buyers Are There Even With Some Sellers Waiting Until 2022
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A New Home For The Holidays? Buyers Are There Even With Some Sellers Waiting Until 2022

By KIMBERLEY HAAS It may be the week before Christmas, but that doesn’t mean potential homebuyers aren’t out searching for their perfect piece of real estate. Lewis Esposito, a licensed real estate professional at RE/MAX Preferred in West Chester, Pennsylvania, says buyers don’t want to wait until the new year and when asked if realtors…

Hot Market, Inflation Causes Rental Rates To Skyrocket In America

Hot Market, Inflation Causes Rental Rates To Skyrocket In America

By KIMBERLEY HAAS More than a quarter of the states in the country have experienced a rental price increase of 20% or more in 2021 and a senior research analyst says people moving out of cities and into more rural communities are partially to blame. Nick VinZant works for QuoteWizard by LendingTree. He co-authored an…

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