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Where Yards get Highest Value

When it comes to the value of a home, yards in Hawaii get the most consideration in the U.S.Living Cozy, a homeware and furniture brand analyzed the average home value and yard size in each state to identify where the size of a yard could have the biggest impact on a property’s value. Researchers found that Hawaii is the state with the highest yard value compared to the other states.“Famous for its luxury homes with large backyards, houses in

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REALTORS: Make the Switch and Experience for yourself

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Home Prices Soar in Opportunity Zone Redevelopment Areas

Median prices in designated economically-challenged areas are mirroring what is occurring elsewhere in the housing market—and the prices are climbing. The median single-family home and condo price increased from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the first quarter of 2022 in 55% of opportunity zones nationwide, and jumped by at least 20% annually in half of those areas, according to a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions.Median values are up in abou

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Contract Signings Hit Slowest Pace in Nearly a Decade

The housing market is slowing: Pending home sales fell 3.9% in April, marking the sixth consecutive month for declines and the slowest pace in nearly 10 years. NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index—a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings—was down 9.1% in April compared to a year earlier.Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, attributes the slowdown to the recent sharp rise in mortgage rates, which are adding considerab

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2021 was a Record-Breaking Year in Real Estate

Last year, home buyers spent nearly $3 trillion on real estate—the highest ever. That exceeds previous highs by more than $600 million that were set in 2020 and 2005, CoreLogic reports.Home prices are the main culprit behind that surge. By the end of 2021, home prices were 50% above their highest peak before the market downfall in 2006, CoreLogic reports.Home sales also contributed to the record-breaking year; 2021 marked the largest number of

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New-Home Sales Post Double-Digit Drop

Rising prices in the new-home market prompted buyers to take a step back in April. The sale of newly built, single-family homes fell 16.6% in April, dropping to their weakest pace in two years, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday. Rising mortgage rates are worsening affordability conditions, builders say.New-home sales are down nearly 27% compared to a year earlier, the report shows.“The v

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ARMs can Help Save, but Carry Risks

The typical home buyer could save $260 per month with an adjustable-rate mortgage over a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, or more than $15,000 in five years, a new study from Redfin shows. That marks the largest savings since at least 2015.A 5/1 ARM means the interest rate is fixed for the first five years and then adjusts once a year for the remainder of the loan term, usually 30 years. ARMs that first reset in seven years or 10 years also are commo

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Top 10 Affordable Places to Live in 2022

With rising home prices and inflation, an area’s cost of living may be a growing factor when finding a place to live. U.S. News & World Report surveyed about 3,500 people to find the factors most important to determine a place to live and factored the results into its annual Best Places to Live rankings. To identify the most affordable places on its list, U.S. News calculate the median annual household income that goes toward

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Fixed-Rate Mortgages Dip but ARMs Rise

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell slightly this week, a temporary retreat after weeks of steady increases. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.25%, Freddie Mac reports. Rates dropped following the 10-year Treasury yield trend this week. Last week’s average was 5.30%.“Economic uncertainty is causing mortgage rate volatility,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “As a result, purchase demand is waning, and homeb

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An Unusual Market

For the third consecutive month, existing-home sales fell, but buyers are still eager. Higher mortgage rates and prices and low inventory continue to chip away at affordability. Some regions of the U.S., however, continue to see gains.Nationwide, existing-home sales—completed transactions of single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and co-ops—decreased 2.4% in April compared to March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ late

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