HousingWireHousingWire Members of the U.S. home remodeling industry report that while market conditions are stalling larger-scale remodeling projects, consumers seeking remodeling work are focused on efforts that could serve to increase home values and to “future-proof” homes for later life and aging in place. This is according to a report…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Consumers who chose to take out a cash-out refinance largely used the loan’s proceeds for paying down existing debts, with notable impacts on credit card and auto loan balances as well as credit utilization rates. Cash-out borrowers also saw increases in their credit scores on average, while scores for…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Who owns photos of a real estate listing? The broker? The photographer? And what exactly happens when a photo used in marketing material looks essentially identical to an already copyrighted photograph? Based on suits filed on Friday by builder, real estate broker and professional photographer Alexander Stross, the answer…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with RealTrends founder Steve Murray. The duo explore the current state of mergers and acquisitions, team-based brokerage models, commission compression, and growth opportunities for agents and brokers. This interview has been edited for length and clarity….
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The wildfires in the Los Angeles area — which are nearing 100% containment after much-needed rain arrived over the weekend — have reduced local housing supply and increased demand, especially for short-term rental options. And the emergency needs of Southern California residents who’ve been displaced have law enforcement officials…
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