Building Millennial Wealth: Condos & House Hacking

Even in one of the most competitive residential real estate markets anywhere, there’s still hope for millennials. Featuring Cyrus Fiene (Cyrus Fiene Team) of Coldwell Banker Bain of Lake Union.

 

Tight Housing Market Prompts More Renovations

Homeowners need to plan ahead for their remodel as rising material costs and supply chain issues are prompting delays in even smaller-scale projects.

 

Some Owners Turn to Cash-Out Refinances

Owners are turning to the equity in their current home to fund their next real estate deal. But it can be risky.

 

Ultraluxury Senior Housing Becomes a Growing Niche

Baby boomers are reinventing how senior housing looks, and developers are responding.

 

10 Most, Least Desired Home Features of First-Time Buyers

Rookie home shoppers were asked to rate more than 200 home features based on what they most wanted in a home.

 

10 Cities Where Housing Inventory Is Crazy Low In 2022

Housing markets in the United States have been on a rollercoaster ride in the last two years as the impact of the pandemic made itself felt on homebuying.

 

Mortgage Rates Approach 5% As Fed Tightens And Inflation Rattles Bond Markets

Mortgage rates approach 5%, the highest daily average in more than four years

 

7 Bidding War Mistakes Today’s Homebuyers Are Making in Droves

In the heat of the moment, many buyers run the risk of becoming overzealous, making mistakes that cost them the deal—or worse, land them with a house they regret.

 

Should You Waive Contingencies To Win a Home? 4 Situations When It Might Be OK

While certain contingencies should never be removed, there are some you can and should consider waiving in order to land a home.

 

Pending Home Sales Decline for 4th Consecutive Month, as Interest Rates Rise: ‘Many People Looking for a Home Have Hit a Ceiling’

Compared to a year earlier, pending home sales were down 5.4%.

 

Pending Home Sales Weaken 4.1% in February 2022

NAR released a summary of pending home sales data showing that February's pending home sales pace declined 4.1% last month and fell 5.4% from a year ago.

 

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 24, 2022

Mortgage rates continued their upward trek. Specifically, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate surged to 4.42% from 4.16% the previous week.

 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Portland Home Price Index

 

S&P/Case-Shiller WA-Seattle Home Price Index