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More Buyers Than Usual Enter Spring Market
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, April 30, 2015 An unusually high volume of home-buyer demand is flooding the spring market, as pending home sales rose in March for the third consecutive month and hit the highest level since June 2013, accord...
Why New-Home Prices Are Surging
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, April 30, 2015 New-home prices have risen much higher than they should when comparing homes built in 1970 to those built today with similar characteristics, according to a new analysis by economist Tom Lawler....
Mortgage Rates Take Another Dip
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, April 10, 2015 Average fixed-rate mortgages moved lower this week, amid a weaker than expected jobs report in March, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. "Mortgage rates fell across the boar...
More Proof Home-Buyer Demand Is Rising
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 08, 2015 Mortgage applications for home purchases rose last week for the third consecutive week, a fresh sign that home-buyer demand is increasing. Applications, which are viewed as a leading gauge of h...
Mortgage Rates Fall Again
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 06, 2015 Average fixed-rate mortgages once again fell back to near 20-month lows. After rising slightly last week, mortgage rates reversed course this week, sending borrowing costs lower and allowing ho...
Why Homebuyers Need to Act Now
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, February 04, 2015 Home buyers need to move fast if they want to spend less, notes Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at realtor.com® in commentary at the site. “Delayed purchases will only result in higher mo...
Palm Springs Makes Baby Boomers’ Bucket List
Baby Boomers are actively planning for trips on their personal Bucket Lists. Paris and London, as well as domestic destinations including Palm Springs, Savannah and Los Angeles are ranking high in priority. According to the most recent AARP Tra...
10 Reasons 2015 Will Rock for Real Estate
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 31, 2014Palm Springs Real EstateAfter a slowdown in the market this year, housing analysts and economists have high hopes for 2015. The real estate market is expected to build momentum across the boa...
Top Amenities Buyers Will Splurge On
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, December 22, 2014 - Watching Palm Springs Real EstateNew surveys are revealing some of the features that new-home buyers say are becoming a "must-have." What Buyers Want Top Amenities Buyers Will Make Sacrif...
Senate Approves Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, December 18, 2014 Palm Springs area home owners may be helped. The Senate approved an extension of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act by a wide margin this week, bringing home owners who did a short sale this...
10 Cheap Ways To Make Your Kitchen Look Expensive
Little details go a long way. These upgrades will bring a touch of luxury to your space without emptying your wallet. By Lindsey Campbell…Palm Springs Real Estate Ideas1. Update hardware. Hardware can completely change the look of a piece...
New-Home Market on Slow Route to Recovery
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Palm Springs Real EstateConstruction in the new-home market took a pause last month after showing a gradual upward recovery trend the previous months. Housing starts, reflecting bo...
8 Things People Say Their Homes Don’t Have
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Palm Springs Real Estate The majority of Americans say they are living in less-than-ideal housing and neighborhoods. The Demand Institute recently polled more than 10,000 households — both r...