Builders Are Back

According to reports, as of February 2022 there were nearly 800,000 single-family homes under construction in the United States. This represents a 28% increase over 2021 according to US government figures. Despite the rising mortgage rates, and the general shortage of...

Inflation, Rates and the Fed

In this video, Manager of Economic Research George Ratiu discusses the shifts taking place in the economy and how they are impacting the housing markets. Mr. Ratiu covers the number of factory orders, which declined for the first time in 10 months, pointing out that...

Title Insurance Is Protection

Insurance is there to protect your investment. Title insurance is no different. Though title insurance is often an overlooked part of the home buying process, it’s an important one. The problem is that many people don’t even know where to begin their...

The New Normal – Tight Inventory and Higher Rates

CoreLogic reports 12 consecutive months of annual home price increases. The home price increases are only further complicated by the rising mortgage rates that have crossed the 5% line. Except for a few days in 2018, mortgage rates have been below the 5% benchmark...