FAR 267 Information Overload
Opening: It’s time today to catch up on the news and some of your questions. Breaking news isn’t exactly an every day experience in real estate, but that can be a good thing. I’ve got some updates today on foreclosure rates around the country, a pretty good article on why we aren’t seeing many foreclosures, where to expect a bump in foreclosures over the next six months, plus answers to many of your questions all coming up.
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News: - https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49529-realogy-suing-compass-for-unfair-business-practices-illegal-schemes Note the click bait headlines at the bottom of the page. Which ones did I click on?
- https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49525-new-bill-slashes-fha-mortgage-insurance-for-first-time-homebuyers It’s a .25% discount. NOT A 25% discount. The idea is sound but the incentive is too small to make a difference?
- https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49528-fed-chairman-powell-tells-congress-he-would-ignore-trump-if-fired He’s appointed to a four-year term. Most fed chairs do things the President doesn’t like. Their job is to rein in inflation. The Pres wants the economy roaring.
- The foreclosure and default rate are at the lowest rate in 20 years. https://www.corelogic.com/blog/2019/07/how-low-can-it-go-overall-delinquency-rate-lowest-in-more-than-20-years.aspx
- Why is the foreclosure rate so low? https://www.corelogic.com/blog/2019/07/expiration-of-the-cfpbs-qualified-mortgage-gse-patch-part-1.aspx
- It’s disaster time - man-made and natural. Wild Fires and hurricanes. https://www.corelogic.com/blog/2019/07/wildfires-and-housing-markets.aspx
- https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/5-house-flipping-mistakes-to-avoid
- https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/11/feds-powell-trump-tariffs-immigration-policies-hit-us-homebuilders.html
Your Questions: Send emails to questions@rogerblankenship.com - Follow up from James in Rochester - he bought two of my houses. If you are interested, email roger@rogerblankenship.com.
- MerryLynn, Milwaukee, WI “I am thinking of buying a condo to use for AirBnB. But the building a block away just banned owners from using AirBnB. Can they do that? And what would I do if they banned it in my building?”
- Samuel, Long Beach, CA “My flip is in a real hipster area. Should I do the wild colors I’m seeing up and down the street or be more neutral? I’m not sure how to go in-between.”
- Elizabeth, Denver CO, “Can you flip apartments?”
- Milo, Columbus, OH, “Someone told me the Columbus market is hot. So tell me why my flip property isn’t selling? It’s the only rehabbed house in the neighborhood so it’s price well above the other houses, but it should sell anyway right?”
Motivational Thoughts for the day
- “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” -John Wooden
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