Here are a few national real estate-related stories and news pieces that came across my screen this week…
- from Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Drop, Reaching Another All-Time Low
- from CNBC: Homebuyer Mortgage Demand Spikes to 11-Year High, as Rates Hit Another Record Low
- from the National Association of Home Builders: Housing Starts Climb 4.3% in May as Buyers Return and Builders Aim to Speed Up Work
- from realtor.com®: Suburban Housing Markets Quicker to Bounce Back from COVID-19
- from CNBC: Homebuilder Sentiment Posts Biggest Monthly Surge Ever, a Sign Housing Is Rebounding From Coronavirus
- from CNBC: Coronavirus Mortgage Bailout Shrinks Further, But Bank-Held Loans Are Faring Worse
- from HUD.GOV: FHA EXTENDS FORECLOSURE AND EVICTION MORATORIUM FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERS FOR ADDITIONAL TWO MONTHS
- from HousingWire: 42% of people who bought homes during the pandemic engaged in a bidding war
- from PR Newswire: Bidding Wars Climb in May as Coronavirus Intensifies Housing Shortage
- from LendingTree: LendingTree Survey: More Than Two-Thirds of Home Sellers Would Accept a Lower Offer Price Amid COVID-19 Crisis
- from REALTOR® Magazine: Baby Boomers Are Making Home Renovation a Priority
- from the National Association of REALTORS®: Designing the Perfect Pop-Up Office