Real Estate NewsBelow are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real EstateManhattan apartment rentals nearly doubled in December"It's a baby step in the right direction," said Jonathan Miller, CEO of appraisal and research firm Miller Samuel. "The metrics are still very weak." Read Article Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:28:27 PST New York City may turn vacant retail space into Covid testing sites, says real estate mogulConverting vacant retail space into rapid testing sites could help people feel comfortable going back to restaurants, real estate executive William Rudin said. Read Article Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:27:08 PST Mortgage refinance demand spikes 20% as borrowers fear missing out on record-low ratesAfter setting more than a dozen record lows last year, mortgage rates began 2021 on an upward climb. That lit a fire under borrowers hoping to refinance. Read Article Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:00:14 PST How this couple paid off their $195,000 mortgage in under 4 yearsAndy and Nicole Hill bought a 2,600-square-foot home just outside of Detroit at the end of 2013. They paid it off in November 2017. Read Article Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:13:30 PST Climate change has cost the U.S. billions of dollars in flood damage, study findsExtreme rainfall fueled by climate change has caused nearly $75 billion in flood damage in the U.S. in the past three decades, a new study shows. Read Article Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:01 PST Op-ed: Reform our bankruptcy laws before a tsunami of Covid debt comes dueWhen collection moratoria end, there will be a tsunami of foreclosures, evictions, and collection actions, writes Georgetown University Law Professor Adam J. Levitin. Read Article Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:04:33 PST Improvement in Covid-related mortgage bailouts drops dramatically along with job lossesMore borrowers are getting current on their mortgages again, after falling behind on payments due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the improvement is slowing. Read Article Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:38:48 PST Buyers and sellers are substantially more pessimistic about the housing market, as Covid cases surge againAfter a strong surge in home sales over the past six months, suddenly consumers are concerned about the overall health of the housing market. Read Article Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:41:26 PST Congress approves $25 billion in rental assistance. Here's how to applyCongress has established a $25 billion fund to help people who've fallen behind on their rent in the pandemic. Wondering if you qualify, and how to apply? Read Article Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:05:32 PST Op-ed: Harnessing market forces for good can ease America's growing housing crisisAt a time when staying home has been so essential to protecting our health and communities, an alarming number of families are in danger of eviction, write Bobby Turner and Chris Paul. Read Article Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:44:25 PST |
