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5 DC Real Estate Trends to Consider Before Listing

5 DC Real Estate Trends to Consider Before Listing

Looking to put your Washington, D.C. home on the market? District real estate shoppers have several key factors in mind that may surprise you. Highlight these items in your listing to grab buyers’ attention: City proximity: Young home buyers are increasingly favoring urban living — even as they start families. Packing the kids and moving… Read more »

Why Refinancing Isn’t as Popular as Expected

Why Refinancing Isn’t as Popular as Expected

Even in these near-historic times we’re living in, millions of people continue to cling to their high interest rate mortgages. Why are so many failing to capitalize on the low rates that may not be around much longer? Is it just inertia? Refinances Falling Flat (Sort of) According to the latest CoreLogic MarketPulse issue, there’s… Read more »

Newly-Built Home Sales Soar in First Six Months of 2016

Newly-Built Home Sales Soar in First Six Months of 2016

The latest data from the Commerce Department is further proof that the U.S. housing market is starting to pick up steam. According to a report released in July 2016, homebuyers are purchasing newly-built homes at a substantial pace. Including gains in previously owned home sales, the housing market continues to act as fuel for the… Read more »

Midsummer Market Boost — Brisk Business Means Careful Compliance

Midsummer Market Boost — Brisk Business Means Careful Compliance

With the Brexit-induced bump to the summer housing market, many realtors, lenders and other real estate professionals are anticipating a busy season ahead. With increased sales volume comes the need for diligent reporting and compliance. Federal regulation is likely to tighten up this year between TRID’s grace period ending and new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau… Read more »

Washington: Strict Lending Standards Not Budging

Washington: Strict Lending Standards Not Budging

After the housing crash, measures were erected to prevent a similar collapse from occurring. Unfortunately, these actions include barriers to financing that are negatively impacting first-time homeowners today. Young people with steady incomes are not being approved for the loans they need to purchase their first homes, largely because of overly cautious measures designed to… Read more »