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New home buyers list multiple regrets, survey shows

By Mike Wheatley | April 27, 2022

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Homeowner associations push back against investors

By Mike Wheatley | April 21, 2022

Investors have been snapping up growing numbers of homes amid one of the hottest housing markets in living memory. Now, homeowner associations are fighting back, rewriting their rules to try and prevent investors from buying homes in their neighborhoods. Some homeowner associations are reportedly concerned that a rise in homes acquired by investors could lead […]

As mortgage rates rise, more buyers are being priced out

By Mike Wheatley | April 18, 2022

Rapidly rising mortgage rates may help to reduce housing demand this spring, as the worsening affordability causes more buyers to be priced out of the market, experts say. Mortgage applications are already down more than 6%, according to a report by Redfin. That suggests sellers may have to be more realistic when setting their asking […]

Builders keen to work with bulk-buying new home investors

By Mike Wheatley | April 15, 2022

American home builders have traditionally always kept investors at hand’s length, preferring to sell directly to individual buyers - homeowners - who’re usually happier to pay more to secure the home of their dreams. But with the market the way it is, with builders facing rising costs and more buyers consequently being priced out of […]

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Vacation home market losing steam as pandemic abates

By Mike Wheatley | April 14, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic was in full force, vacation homes suddenly became extremely popular and were some of the hottest properties on the market. However, as the pandemic abates that trend now appears to be on the wane. With life returning to normal, higher mortgage rates and an increase in loan fees for second homes […]

Survey suggests more housing inventory might be on the way

By Mike Wheatley | April 11, 2022

There’s hope that more housing inventory may arrive to relieve some of the pressure on buyers. According to a new survey by realtor.com, as many as 64% of the 3,000 prospective home sellers it surveyed recently are planning to list in either spring or summer. Realtor.com’s senior economist and manager of economic research George Ratiu […]

Analysts say housing market could open up for frustrated buyers later this year

By Mike Wheatley | April 7, 2022

The spring home buying season is getting into full swing but many thousands of aspiring home buyers have unfortunately found themselves priced out of the market. With scant home listings available, rising prices, interest rates on the up and bidding wars still commonplace, it’s no wonder many feel like they’re unable to compete. Still, housing […]

Tips for holding productive team meetings

By Mike Wheatley | April 6, 2022

A recent survey of company managers by Harvard Business Review found that 83% believe the meetings on their calendars are unproductive and therefore a complete waste of time. It’s a belief that’s shared by professionals of all ages and ranks. However, the workplace wellness firm Friday Pulse has rejected those findings and insists that meetings […]

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