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- 3 Trends for Upgrading Kitchens, Baths, Storage3 Trends for Upgrading Kitchens, Baths, Storage These are the improvement projects homeowners are prioritizing around the house. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends
- Blue May Become Red-Hot in the New YearBlue May Become Red-Hot in the New Year Many paint companies have chosen a variation of this universal color as their pick for the 2024 Color of the Year. Design & Architecture, Design Trends
- Hot Home Trend: Stainless Steel KitchensHot Home Trend: Stainless Steel Kitchens Google searches are surging for shiny, silvery kitchen accents—and not just appliances. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends
- Homeowners’ Fall To-Do Lists Are Getting LongHomeowners’ Fall To-Do Lists Are Getting Long This winter is forecasted to be harsh for many areas of the country. Here’s how homeowners are getting their properties ready. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture
- The 60-30-10 Way to Add Color Without Going OverboardThe 60-30-10 Way to Add Color Without Going Overboard There’s a formula that can help guide you in bringing more color to warm up a space, while also staying cohesive. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends
Mortgage News Daily
- A Bit of Meaningless Weakness. More Important Stuff On Deck
- Mortgage Rates Move Slightly Higher, But Still Effectively at 3-Month Lows
- Sellers Cash in on "Too Much of a Good Thing"
- TPO, Subservicing, Marketing, CRA Products; Training and Webinars; Podcast Interview with Dr. Elliot Eisenberg
- Another Surprisingly Strong Day For Mortgage Rates
Homeowners News
- Promising signs abound for 2024 housing marketMike Simonsen of Altos Research explains what data points are showing a promising return to stability for the housing market in 2024.
- FirstHome IQ now has 60 ambassadors boosting financial literacyFirstHome IQ now has 60 housing professionals in their Ambassador program, who donate a portion of every loan to boost financial literacy.
- Impatient homebuyers are gradually accepting the reality of the housing market: BofAFewer prospective homebuyers are willing to wait for a better market to buy a home.
- Freddie Mac announces standardized mortgage documents for DPA programsFreddie Mac rolled out standardized subordinate-lien documents for subordinate mortgages offered by DPA providers.
- Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise to separate from NAR in 2024Coldwell Banker Danforth won’t renew its National Association of Realtors (NAR) affiliation at the beginning of 2024.
National Association of Realtors Economists Outlook
- October 2023 Pending Sales Fall to Lowest since April 2020Pending Sales Fall to Lowest since April 2020 In October 2023, the pending home sales pace declined 1.5% from the previous month and fell 8.5% year-over-year. By: Michael Hyman
- Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 30, 2023Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 30, 2023 Mortgage interest rates fell to 7.22% from 7.29% last week; the drop from the October peak of 7.79% translates into significant mortgage savings. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing
- October 2023 Existing-Home Sales Fall to Lowest in 13 YearsOct. 2023 Existing-Home Sales Fall; Lowest in 13 Years NAR released a summary of existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity this October declined 4.1% from September 2023. By: Michael Hyman
- Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 16, 2023Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, November 16, 2023 The three-week drop in mortgage rates is a steady sign that they have likely hit a peak and are headed down. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing
- Instant Reaction: Inflation, November 14, 2023Instant Reaction: Inflation, November 14, 2023 Inflation is calming, mortgage rates are plunging, and the interest rate rises should be over. By: Lawrence Yun