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FarmTogether Study: Farmland Investing During Uncertain Times

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...

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Prepayments Rebound from All-Time Low

Overall Mortgage Delinquencies Inch Up As 30-Days Late Payments Rise The national mortgage delinquency rate increased 7 basis points in February to 3.45%, but remains down 12.6% year over year Prepayment activity (SMM) inched up to 0.35% -- breaking a four-month streak of record lows, with relief...

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

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...

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BSI Financial Services Names Harold Lewis President and COO

Company also appoints financial veteran Brett Behrens to head agency servicing BSI Financial Services, a mortgage operating platform, announced Harold Lewis has been hired as president and COO. In this newly created position, Lewis will be responsible for scaling BSI...

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FOR SALE: Largest 3D Printed House Hits the Market

A New Era in Home Building: Open House Lets You Experience 3D Printed Home First-Hand SQ4D LLC (SQ4D) has listed for sale the Largest 3D printed home in the United States. This residential property, printed on site using SQ4D's revolutionary Autonomous Robotic Construction System...

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RE/MAX National Housing Report for February 2023

Home Sales Show Strong Increase and Slight Rise in Median Sales Price Over January Despite being down 24.4% year over year, February home sales increased 16.8% from January. That was the largest month-over-month increase in 11 months and ended a five-month streak of sales declines that began in...

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