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HMI Soars 29 Percent Y-O-Y
What is most encouraging is the traffic of prospective buyer category which in January 2019 was posted at 44 and for January 2020 came in at 58, representing a 32% jump in buyers.
Manhattan Real Estate Purchases Sink
According to the CNBC report, the average sales price in Manhattan fell to $1.8 million. The median sales price for a property selling in Manhattan fell below $1 million.
Mortgage Apps Surge
Mortgage applications surge over 30%.
2020: Buyers and Sellers Agree
The National Association of Realtors announced that their survey of buyers and sellers indicated both feel it's a good time to buy and sell. This survey was conducted in the fourth quarter of 2019. It reported that 63% of people believe now is a good time to buy a...
Monmouth County Home Repair Program
The approved homeowners can receive up to $10,000 in the assistance for a single repair; this is not a budget for multiple non-related home Improvements.
Inventory Shrinkage in Real Estate Part 2
Massive shortages of homes for sale will rest upon home builders who will build on the available buildable lots in order to fill in the gaps.
Monmouth Restaurant Named One of Best 100 for 2019
When it comes to eating, New Jersey has always been a favorite, especially when it comes to the summertime surge of beachgoers and sun worshippers. According to OpenTable, it named the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019. These are restaurants that are...
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Inventory Shrinkage in Real Estate
According to CoreLogic, apartment rental occupancies are at an all-time low in 2019.
Mortgage Rates – 2020 Trends to Track
Other factors that will play a significant role in the 2020 real estate landscape will be the low interest rate market. A recent article in Housingwire identified that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 3.7%. This compares with the 4.8% rate recorded...
Pending Home Sales Rise AGAIN!
The National Association of Realtors reported that its forward-looking indicator, based on contract signings, rose 1.5% to 108.7 in September. Year-over-year contract signings jumped 3.9%. According to a press release issued by the NAR, "Pending home sales grew in...
2020 Trends to Track – Building Confidence
Confidence is something we all need in massive doses, on a daily basis. In a disruptive economy, confidence is the rudder that keeps the ship sailing straight ahead.
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