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Adjustable Rate Mortgages Jump From 15% to 40% Q2 2017

Today’s News Synopsis: Homebuyers look to riskier mortgages to offset higher home prices.  The latest Home Price Report from CoreLogic shows home prices increased 6.9% in August.  Rents on LA properties managed to remain in place for the first time in seven months. In The News: CoreLogic – “CoreLogic US Home Price Report Shows Prices Up

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I Survived Real Estate 2017 Part 1 on the Real Estate Radio Show #558

On Friday, September 22, the Norris Group proudly presented its 10th annual award-winning black tie event I Survived Real Estate. An incredible lineup of industry experts will join Bruce Norris to discuss perplexing industry trends, head-scratching legislation, and opportunities emerging for real estate professionals. All proceeds from the event benefit Make a Wish and St.

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Monthly Rents for Dorms Higher Than Mortgage Rates Near Some Schools

Today’s News Synopsis: More students seem to be ditching dorms for homes.  Mortgage rates continue to hold steady with 30-year rates at 3.83% and 15-year rates at 3.13%.  The team at Realtor.com came out with a new list of the hottest markets in America for this month. In The News: National Association of Realtors – “Homeowners

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How Will the New Tax Plan Affect the Real Estate Industry?

Today’s News Synopsis: A new tax plan is being rolled out.  How will this affect the Real Estate Industry?  Mortgage debt for commercial and multifamily properties increased to $3.06 trillion.  The National Association of Reatlors reported a 2.6% decrease in pending home sales. In The News: National Association of Realtors – “Millions of Middle-Income Homeowners Stand

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Rentals? Flips? REITS? Crowdfunding? Good Old Home Appreciation?

Today’s News Synopsis: What is the best way to get real estate riches? Rentals? Flips? REITS? Crowdfunding? Good Old Home Appreciation?  Home buyer and seller sentiment increased despite existing-home sales showing a decline.  Black Knight Financial Services Home Price Index shows prices increased 0.3% in July and 6.2% month-over-month. In The News: National Association of

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Attom Data: Homes in Higher Risk Areas Have More Equity and Longer Tenures.

Today’s News Synopsis: Home prices are rising faster in high natural disaster risk areas.  According to the latest home equity analysis from CoreLogic, the number of homes with a mortgage that is still in negative equity is 2.8 million.  The Federal Reserve has plans to start shrinking their bond portfolio by selling off bonds, although

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