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Client Connection: The Secret to Total Revenue Growth
Real EstateA case study on how CoreLogic’s Marketing and Retention Solutions help mortgage brokers close more deals Like most mortgage companies, Empire Mortgage Corporation saw the value in customer retention. However, retaining customers has lo...
Housing Supply Is Piling Up As Home Sellers Enter the Market But Buyers Stay on Sidelines
Real EstateNew listings are up 7.4% from a year earlier, while pending sales are down 6%. Sales are slow mostly because of high home prices and mortgage rates. In Washington, D.C. and other places with a high concentration of government workers, ...
Key Deadlines and Considerations for Reporting 1031 Exchanges
Real EstateKey Deadlines and Considerations for Reporting 1031 Exchanges By David Gorenberg, JD, CES As Tax Day approaches, individuals and businesses are gearing up to file their tax returns. If you completed or started a 1031 Exchange in 2024, it...
Unemployment Rate was 4% in January
Real EstateAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 256k in January, 2025 with the unemployment rate coming in at 4%. As always, the BLS says employment in government...
Monthly U.S. Foreclosure Activity Increases in January 2025
Real EstateCompleted Foreclosures (REOs) Increase Monthly in 30 States; Foreclosure Starts Up Monthly and Down Annually Nationwide IRVINE, Calif. — February 11, 2025 — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics...
U.S. Homeownership & Rental Vacancy Rates for Q4 2024
Real EstateThe U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q4 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1.1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q4 2024 was 65.7%. In addition, approximately 89.8% of the...
Scott Turner Confirmed as Secretary of HUD
Real EstateIn early February, the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Turner as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the U...
Data Scientists Can Unlock New Retail Customers
Real EstateHarnessing location intelligence: How data scientists can drive customer growth in retail Unlock New Customers with Location Intelligence – Learn how data scientists use geospatial data, foot-traffic analysis and demographic insights ...
17% of Homeowners With Mortgages Have an Interest Rate of at Least 6%, the Highest Share in Nearly a Decade
Real EstateMost homeowners still have a mortgage rate far below today’s levels, which is prompting many to stay put. But this lock-in effect is starting to ease because Americans are growing accustomed to elevated rates, and for many, it’s no...
New Listings Post Biggest Increase of the Year While Homebuying Demand Declines, Leading to Big Pool of Supply
Real EstateThe uptick in new listings, along with slow sales, is contributing to a growing pool of supply for homebuyers to choose from. It has also led to the typical home selling for 2% under asking price, the biggest discount in two years–but ...
Owning a Home More Affordable Than Renting Across U.S. but Both Still Pose Significant Burdens
Real EstateHome-Ownership Expenses Consume Smaller Portion of Wages Than Three-Bedroom Rents in Majority of Local Markets; Owning Still More Favorable Despite Home Prices Rising Faster Than Rents; Both Options Remain a Financial Stretch for Average...
Smarter Landlording: Top Tips for Buy-and-Hold Investors with David Pickron
Real EstateIn a recent episode of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show, Jonna Weber talks with David Pickron, an experienced real estate investor and founder of Rent Perfect, to discuss how to become a successful landlord. She and David discuss...
Nearly 70% of Single People Struggle to Afford Housing Payments, Compared to 52% of Married People
Real EstateSingle and divorced people are more likely than people who are married to make certain sacrifices, including skipping meals, to afford rent and mortgage payments, according to Redfin survey findings. That’s largely because single peopl...
U.S. Commercial Foreclosures Remain Elevated in December 2024 with Significant Year-Over-Year Increase
Real EstateCommercial Foreclosures Increased 11 Percent from Last Month and 27 Percent from Last Year; States with the Most Commercial Foreclosures in December 2024 Included California, New York, and Florida IRVINE, Calif. — February 4, 2025 — ...
Assessing the Potential Impact of Tariffs on the U.S. Housing Market
Real EstatePresident Trump plans to impose tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on imports from China, starting Saturday. While the situation is fluid, the introduction of any broad-based tariffs could significantly impact the ...
Unaffordability in the West Accelerates Mortgage Buydowns
Real EstateMortgage Rate Buydown Activity Increased in 2024 The share of loans with buydown points increased to 3.1% in 2024 from 2.2% in 2023, with activity peaking in December 2023. Mortgage buydown points were particularly popular in states such...
10 Things to Know About the Mortgage and Housing Markets Right Now: January 2025
Real EstateMuch of the news in January was about the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires, which affected more than 20,000 properties. Mortgage rates also headed back up, which put a damper on housing activity at the end of 2024, though some bu...
Home Equity Holds Steady Around U.S. During Fourth Quarter as Housing Market Remains Strong
Real EstateEquity-Rich Portion of Home Mortgages Dips Slightly, but Nearly 95 Percent of Homeowners Continue to Have Property Wealth Built Up; Portion of Owners Seriously Underwater Stays Near Six-Year Low; Equity Measures Largely Unchanged as Ho...
Top 10 Metros with Highest Annual Increases in Gross Profits in 2024
Real EstateAccording to ATTOM’s newly released 2024 Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, home sellers nationwide realized a profit of $122,500 on the typical sale in 2024, representing a 53.8% return on investment. WATCH: ATTOM #FiguresFriday – Top...
Where To Find Parcel Boundary Data
Real EstateParcel boundary data show the legal boundaries of a property or piece of land. A parcel is an area of owned land that is defined by clear perimeters or property lines. Property lines can become blurred over time as development occurs a...