by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Best Practices, Latest News, Lead Story, Teams, Trending |
“All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” These words, penned by poet and novelist Victor Hugo, describe the momentum building behind the concept dubbed “UpstreamTM,” which has dominated conversation within the real estate...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Latest News, National, News, Trending |
Average fixed mortgage rates following 10-year Treasury yield lower after the May employment report came in well below expectations, according to the recently released Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). According to the PMMS, the 30-year fixed-rate...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, News |
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index™ (HPSI) increased 1.6 points to 85.3 in May, reaching a new all-time survey high and rebounding from an 18-month low in March. Three of the six HPSI components increased in May, led by a 7 percentage point increase on net in...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Latest News |
(TNS)—Homeownership is a marathon, but homebuying is a sprint. Maybe you came up short in previous attempts. Maybe you “just weren’t ready.” But if you’ve decided that now is the time, here are four ways to get a lead right off the starting block. Of course, working...
by Suzanne De Vita | Jun 12, 2016 | Latest News, Luxury |
Looking for a sweet new spot that mixes the best of modern living with historic details? Enter 1740 Ramiro Road in San Marino, Calif. Built in 1928 and recently renovated, this 4,600-square-foot Mediterranean estate has original detailing—think tiles, mahogany doors,...