Mortgage rates rose sharply this week following the trend of the 10-year Treasury yield, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing to 3.01%.
By:
Nadia Evangelou
Mortgage Financing
Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-september-30-2021
NAR Honors Good Neighbor Award Finalists The award recognizes REALTORS® who have made significant volunteer contributions in their communities to improve the lives of their neighbors in need. Media Contact: Sara Geimer 312-329-8296, Spencer High 202-383-1051 Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-good-neighbor-award-finalists-honored-for-strengthening-their-communities
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 7, 2021 Mortgage rates dropped slightly this week, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.99% from 3.01% the previous week. By: Nadia Evangelou Mortgage Financing Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/instant-reaction-mortgage-rates-october-7-2021
Commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling increasing urgency to boost the energy efficiency of existing and new buildings. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/green-by-necessity
There is strong recovery in the multifamily, industrial, and retail property markets, while the recovery has not been as robust in the office and hotel property markets. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-market-insights/september-2021-commercial-market-insights
A Nearly Unbelievable Data Point: The Birth Rate The baby bust has likely been fueled by both economic and health concerns of women during the pandemic. By: Jessica Lautz Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/a-nearly-unbelievable-data-point-the-birth-rate
When President Joe Biden released his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan in April, one of the ways he proposed to pay for the increased federal spending was to limit the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind exchange deferral amount to $500,000. Original source: https://www.nar.realtor/commercial-connections/the-juice-isnt-worth-the-squeeze
