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FarmTogether Study: Farmland Investing During Uncertain Times

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The study illustrates farmland’s historical resilience in the face of financial turbulence, demonstrated by the asset’s strong performance since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent market turbulence. Farmland investment manager FarmTogether released a new study that illustrates farmland’s historical resilience in the face of financial turbulence over the last three decades, demonstrated by the asset’s stable performance since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent market turbulence. The study,

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Gen Z Homebuyers Consider Smart Features, New Builds and Prioritize Sustainable Materials, New Survey Shows

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A new report by RE/MAX explores the cultural context and influential trends set to shape the real estate industry in the U.S. as homebuyers and sellers of all generations become increasingly pragmatic in their real estate search With 2022 having seen a notable increase in mortgage rates compared to historical lows in 2020-21, and with many economic factors to watch based on the first quarter of 2023, many U.S. homebuyers

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The Importance of Being a Lifelong Learner

Paul Wakim is a real estate photographer and investor, and the CEO and co-founder of TwnSqr, a real estate tech company that helps investors find their sellers and buyers in an off-market marketplace. Today, Paul lives a very nomadic lifestyle with his wife, traveling around the country while running their businesses fully remote. Listen to this episode to learn more about Paul, how TwnSqr is innovating the real estate investing

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walker & dunlop announces kathleen balderrama as new group head for alliant capital

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Kathleen Balderrama has officially assumed her position as Group Head for Alliant Capital , the 6th largest LIHTC syndicator in the United States. She takes over for Shawn Horwitz and oversees LIHTC production, acquisitions, and asset management for the Alliant team. Taking the helm after nearly 10 years with the organization, Balderrama has nearly two decades of LIHTC and affordable housing experience. “Katie has been constantly expanding her role with the organization, digging into the

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Prepayments Rebound from All-Time Low

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Overall Mortgage Delinquencies Inch Up As 30-Days Late Payments Rise Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) reports the following “first look” at February 2023 month-end mortgage performance statistics derived from its loan-level database representing the majority of the national mortgage market. Total U.S. loan delinquency rate (loans 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure): 3.45%Month-over-month change: 1.96%Year-over-year change: -12.56% Total U.S. foreclosure pre-sale inventory rate: 0.46%Month-over-month change: 0.81%Year-over-year change: 15.18% Total U.S.

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The typical down payment has fallen 10% from a year ago

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The typical U.S. homebuyer made a $42,000 down payment in January, the lowest level in nearly two years, amid rising mortgage rates and low competition The typical U.S. homebuyer’s down payment fell 10% year over year in January to $42,375, its lowest level in nearly two years, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The median down payment was down 35% from the peak it reached

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