housing market: The key reason why the tight supply? Put the blame on the boomers
- 09/07/17 08:52 AM
The U.S. real estate market currently is experiencing the worst inventory deficiency in 20 years, and new data from the realtor.com Housing Shortage Study suggests two primary reasons: A) Boomers unwillingness to sell, and B) a large number of people who believe their current home fits their family's needs. See why here
The key reason why the tight supply? Put the blame on the boomers
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housing market: July marked a huge month for housing
- 08/11/16 04:17 AM
The real estate market heated up in July, with several factors favoring buyers this season. Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com chief economist, says these factors have made this summer one of the best in a decade: The highest consumer confidence for a July since 2007; the best nominal home values for a July on record; and the lowest July mortgage rates on record. See details here
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housing market: Foreign Investors Pulled Back From U.S. Real Estate
- 07/11/16 07:20 AM
That was before Brexit, that might hit Florida, Texas and California. Foreign buyers retreated from the U.S. real estate market this past year as a strong dollar, rising home prices and slowing overseas economies crimped buying power. See details here
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housing market: 4 out of 5 Americans Say Affordability is an issue
- 06/22/16 03:30 AM
If you are looking for an upbeat assessment of consumer sentiment regarding housing affordability, a recent survey with the MacArthur Foundation is not the place to go. Its most recent survey of housing attitudes shows many Americans feel that home ownership is increasingly unattainable and close to a third of respondents don't think the housing crisis has ended. See details here
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housing market: 5 crucial housing questions the next President ought to answer
- 06/07/16 06:14 AM
With the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions quickly approaching, it's about time for the presidential candidates to lay out specific proposals with regards to their governing agenda.The presidential candidates have an possibility to guard taxpayers and to help consumers by making housing finance reform a top priority. It’s time for the presidential candidates to step forward and declare where they stand. The candidates should answer these five questions about how they will reform the housing finance market. See details here
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housing market: 4 Housing Predictions for the remainder of 2016
- 04/26/16 12:06 AM
Freddie Mac economists are still upbeat with regards to the housing market’s outlook for the rest of the year, despite recent data that showed a gloomier first quarter in economic growth than originally projected. According to Freddie Mac's April outlook, housing will “maintain its momentum in 2016 and be an economic engine of growth." "We've revised down our predictions for economic growth to reflect the recent data for the first quarter, but our outlook for the balance of the year remains modestly optimistic for the economy,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “However, we maintain our positive view on housing. In fact, the declines in long-term interest rates that … (1 comments)
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housing market: We're Not in a Housing Bubble 3 Reasons Why
- 03/20/16 08:40 PM
Home prices are rising 3 to 4 times quicker than wages while credit conditions are loosening, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, notes in his latest column at Forbes.com. These kinds of conditions usually prompt housing analysts to begin uttering the words housing bubble, but Yun discounts those warnings. "Even although the credit conditions seem to be easing somewhat, the move is from overly stringent conditions to not-so-overly-stringent conditions," Yun writes. "It is a far-fetched view to suggest the current mortgage approval process in any way resembles the loosey-goosey, easy subprime mortgage access conditions of a decade ago." See why here
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housing market: Multiple Offers how to decide which one
- 03/12/16 03:18 AM
What a splendid dilemma! You’ve received multiple offers on your property. Which one should you choose? It’s not always the highest one. It is normal to say we will take the one that is the highest, right? Here are just some of the areas Nick & Cindy Davis would ask you to pay particularly close attention to as you're weighing the options. See how to decide
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housing market: Bottom of Housing Market - Did you miss it
- 02/06/16 06:40 AM
Even though they have varying data, one thing is consistent the bottom of the housing market has come and gone. If you were waiting for the bottom of the housing market you have missed it. Here in Tampa the market is and has been making a steady comeback. Find out here
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housing market: 6 Reasons Why a Housing Crash Isn’t Likely
- 11/21/15 12:08 AM
The U.S. is nearing the 10-year anniversary of the 2006-2007 housing bubble. Should Americans be worried that history could repeat itself? After all, home prices have risen above the bubble era. http://bit.ly/Housing-Bubble-Not
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housing market: Wanna Know what your neighbors home really sold for?
- 11/09/15 03:21 AM
If you are thinking about selling your home, here is a site that will show you what nearby homes really sold for. It is free and you will see what your neighbor really sold for. http://bit.ly/Nearby-Sales-Tampa
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housing market: Stay Connected!
- 08/25/15 09:21 PM
Now you can be first to know: When your neighbor's house is sold and for how much, Track how Tampa, FL Homes for Sale prices are trending and see all Tampa, FL Homes for Sale homes for sale with photos and detailed information to stay on top of the market. http://bit.ly/Stay-Connected-Tampa
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housing market: Florida Ranks 5th for Financial Health in New Study
- 07/22/15 08:56 AM
Florida's ranking of 5th in the nation when it comes to fiscal health bodes well for the future of the economy and real estate market! http://cb1.so/81345/1005147/fp
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housing market: Fewer Foreclosures May Bring Bigger Deals
- 07/17/15 10:24 PM
Banks may be showing greater motivation to price at a discount some foreclosed homes they’ve had on their books for a long time, unlocking potential bigger discounts for investors, says Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. http://bit.ly/Fewer-Foreclosures-Bigger-Deals
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housing market: Report: Another Big Dip in Foreclosure Rates
- 07/15/15 11:53 PM
Foreclosures continue to tumble, with the foreclosure rate at the lowest level since December 2007, according to CoreLogic's May 2015 National Foreclosure Report, released Tuesday. http://bit.ly/Dip-in-Foreclosure-Rates
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housing market: Study: Home Ownership Linked to Happiness
- 05/09/15 02:33 AM
Home ownership can lead to higher levels of well-being, according to data from the OECD Better Life Index, which gauges the quality of life worldwide by factoring in such things like housing, jobs, civic engagement, health and safety. http://bit.ly/Home-Ownership-Linked-to-Happiness
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housing market: Here's what's driving up housing prices
- 05/09/15 02:28 AM
It's been a long and uneven road to revival for the housing market. But things have been heating up for the last few years. http://bit.ly/Whats-Driving-Housing-Prices
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housing market: More Markets Fall Back into 'Normal' Range
- 05/07/15 05:11 AM
About 18 percent of the largest 360 metro areas in the country have returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index. The index showed a slight year-over-year gain of seven more metros to the improving list, now totaling 68 metros in the first quarter. http://bit.ly/Housing-Market-Normal
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housing market: RE/MAX Ranked #12 Among Global Franchises
- 05/01/15 02:12 AM
RE/MAX Ranked #12 Among Global Franchises
Real Estate Franchisor RE/MAX Again Recognized as Innovator. http://bit.ly/REMAX-Press-Release-Ranked-12
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housing market: How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
- 04/30/15 11:28 PM
Your first investment property can be quite lucrative if you prepare adequately. To get started off on the right foot, you’ll need to make some decisions. Follow these steps prior to entering the real estate market. http://bit.ly/Getting-Started-in-Real-Estate-Investing
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The U.S. real estate market currently is experiencing the worst inventory deficiency in 20 years, and new data from the realtor.com Housing Shortage Study suggests two primary reasons: A) Boomers unwillingness to sell, and B) a large number of people who believe their current home fits their family's needs. See why here 
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