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Form-of-the-Week: A comparative market analysis for setting prices and rents — Forms 318 and 318-1

by Amy Perry | Dec 27, 2022 | Appraisal, Buyers and Sellers, Finance, Forms, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

A seller’s agent uses RPI Forms 318 and 318-1 when educating the seller on a reasonable asking price or rental amount for the property.

The Fed bumps up rates again — the undeclared recession is here

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 1, 2022 | Economics, Interest Rates, Market Watch, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

After years of historically cheap mortgage money, the housing market is bracing for yet another rate increase.

Mortgage rates drive buyer purchasing power

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2021 | Charts, Interest Rates, Real Estate | 8

How will home prices change over the next 20 years? The answer is in the Buyer Purchasing Power Index, which demonstrates how interest rate changes affect buyer funds, and in turn home pricing.

The votes are in: Sellers often accept the first offer they receive

by Benjamin J. Smith | Sep 10, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Readers weigh in on whether their sellers accept the first offer they receive.

The votes are in: California home prices head down

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jun 4, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Readers weigh in on the movement of California home prices.

The votes are in: Do sellers control the price in negotiations?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Oct 15, 2018 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Our readers agree that sellers control the price in negotiations on the sale of a home.

Mortgage rates drive buyer purchasing power

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 16, 2017 | Charts, Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

How will home prices change over the next 20 years? The answer is in the Buyer Purchasing Power Index, which demonstrates how interest rate changes affect buyer funds, and in turn home pricing.

Owners’ overestimation of home value recalls sticky pricing phenomenon

by Amy Thomas | Jul 20, 2015 | Real Estate | 0

Professional appraisers are setting home market values at 1.15% lower than owners expect. These owners cling to grandiose money illusions, creating an accelerated pricing phenomenon much like sticky pricing.

Going, going, gone: California’s fastest-moving markets

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 23, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Home Sales | 0

Eight of the top ten fastest-moving housing markets are located in California.

Mortgage rates spike

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 8, 2013 | Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

Where will mortgage rates be in one year? Above 4.75% (52%, 63 Votes) 4.25% - 4.75% (23%, 28...

Welcome to the grand (money) illusion

by Ed Gauronski | Oct 5, 2012 | Real Estate | 3

Consider a seller who bought a home for his family at the price of…

“Help me help you” — protect your buyer from self-sabotage

by Sarah Cantino | Jul 12, 2012 | Real Estate | 1

Five common mistakes are responsible for buyers missing out on the housing deals they want, per a...

Sticky prices, tricky situation

by Jeffery Marino | Feb 5, 2012 | Feature Articles, Home Sales, Real Estate | 1

This article examines the myriad causes and consequences of the current sticky pricing situation in this Lesser Depression.

Budging from sticky pricing (or not)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 22, 2011 | Real Estate | 0

Homeowners selling in the current housing crisis are reluctant to accept the reality of how much...

Getting rid of housing subsidies: the mortgage interest deduction

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Mar 31, 2010 | Real Estate | 7

Should we get rid of the mortgage interest tax deduction on personal residences? Proponents of eliminating the personal deductions for homeownership suggest the deduction is just fuel for overheating mortgage markets. The tax...