Here are a few national real estate-related stories and news pieces that came across my screen this week…
- from CNBC: Homebuilders see strongest May sales in over a decade, but they have a big problem
- from the National Association of REALTORS® Economists’ Outlook blog: Nearly 3 Offers Per Home Sold in May 2020
- from Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
- from Redfin: A Record 27% of Homebuyers Are Looking to Relocate, as Pandemic Accelerates Trend Toward Affordable, Less Dense Areas
- from CNBC: Weekly homebuyer mortgage demand ticks down but is still a remarkable 18% higher than a year ago
- from realtor.com®: Luxury Buyers Return to Market in Force in May
- from Redfin: Homebuying Demand Rebound Amid Coronavirus Recession Highlights Wealth Divide
- from Forbes: Coronavirus Drives Residential Outdoor Living Demand And Trends
- from LendingHome: Real Estate Investors Optimistic Despite COVID-19
- from Apartment List: Coronavirus Is Inspiring Some to Move, and Many to Stay Put
- from HousingWire: CFPB to eliminate DTI requirement from qualified mortgage standards
- from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: 2019 Mortgage Market Activity and Trends
- from Helitech: How Has a Global Pandemic Affected the Housing Market?
- from the Houston Chronicle: HAR no longer using ‘master’ to describe bedrooms and bathrooms
- from realtor.com®: Backyard Chickens Are Having a Moment: Should You Cock-a-Doodle-Do It?
