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30 Yr. Fixed | 6.13% | +0.01% | +0.14% | -0.07% | -0.61% | 5.99% - 7.08% |
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Real Estate Trends
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Zombie Foreclosures Are Rising, These Midwest Metros Are Hardest Hit Link
Cleveland leads the pack with a 9.9% zombie foreclosure rate, followed closely by Baltimore, St. Louis, Akron, and Indianapolis.
These "zombie" properties are homes where the owners moved out and abandoned the house before the foreclosure process was actually finished.
Experts say these vacancies are often caused by aging housing stock and lower demand, which can unfortunately drag down property values for the rest of the neighborhood.
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Housing affordability isn’t just hurting buyers: More homeowners are falling behind on their mortgages Link
Late-stage mortgage delinquencies jumped over 18% in December compared to the previous year as homeowners struggle with high costs.
While total nonpayment levels are still much lower than they were during the 2010 financial crisis, they are currently rising faster than other consumer debts like credit cards or auto loans.
Experts suggest the spike is driven by a mix of high mortgage rates and rising secondary costs like homeowners insurance and property taxes.
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Tiny Homes Are Big in Texas and They're Selling 'Rapidly' Link
Builders are downsizing floor plans to keep prices lower, with some Texas homes measuring just 350 square feet.
These units are moving fast because they offer a way into homeownership for around $108,000, which is a fraction of the local median price.
The main buyers are single people, students, and out-of-state investors looking for affordable rental properties.
AI & Real Estate - Today’s Trends
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Tool of the day: Maxwell
In the mortgage space, Maxwell has built an AI-enabled “mortgage fulfillment-as-a-service” offering. This means lenders can outsource and automate underwriting, processing, and post-closing tasks.
AI adoption reaches 82% among real estate agents, RPR reports Link
A recent survey found that 82% of real estate pros are using AI tools, mostly to save time on writing and marketing tasks.
While the tech is helping agents cut down their weekly workload, many are still worried about the accuracy of the information AI produces.
Most users want better training to feel more confident using these tools in their daily business.
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Mapped: Where Incomes Are Rising Fastest by State
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