Monthly Archives: July 2016

Consumers Unsure About Economic Conditions

Posted on July 31, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Consumer sentiment decreases in July July 29, 2016, Kelsey Ramírez, HousingWire.com Consumer sentiment decreased in July to 90, down 3.7% from 93.5 in June and 3.3% from 93.1 last year, according to the Index of Consumer Sentiment produced by the University … Continue reading →

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Americans Willing to Pay More to Live Near Public Transit

Posted on July 31, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

The REal Estate Book, July 31st, 2016 Nearly three in four Americans (73 percent) would support changes in land use or zoning regulations in their community that encourage transit oriented development, according to a new America THINKS national public opinion … Continue reading →

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Homeownership Rates Continue to Fall as Renter Rates Rise

Posted on July 31, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

DSNews.com, July 31st, 2016 The national vacancy rates for the second quarter of 2016 reported 1.7 percent for homeowner housing, according to an announcement from theDepartment of Commerce’s Census Bureau. The report states that the homeowner vacancy rate of 1.7 … Continue reading →

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Home Sales Accelerate During the “Dog Days of Summer”

Posted on July 30, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

KCM Crew, July 30th, 2016 Some Highlights: Existing home sales have accelerated to the highest pace since February 2007 at an annual pace of 5.57 million. Inventory of homes for sale remains below the historically normal 6-month mark at a … Continue reading →

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Yes, College Grads More Likely to Buy a Home …. But

Posted on July 30, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

Fannie Mae finds student debt delays it July 28, 2016, Kelsey Ramírez, HousingWire.com Graduating from college is one of the most satisfying feelings there is, and upon finishing, one’s earning potential increases tremendously, but it comes at a price. Total student … Continue reading →

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Could the Second Half of 2016 Spell Trouble for Housing?

Posted on July 30, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

DSNews.com, July 30th, 2016 Realtor.com’s Chief Economist, Jonathon Smoke, said in a recent report that though the first half of 2016 was good for the housing market, looking into the rest of this year and into 2017, the housing market … Continue reading →

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3 Bold Home Decor Prints That’ll Set the Scene — and Your Table — for Summer

Posted on July 30, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

3 Bold Home Decor Prints That’ll Set the Scene — and Your Table — For Summer | Boston Magazine http://po.st/pcMJ3w via @bostonmagazine #TableSetting #HomeDecorPrints #LenandLeslieMarma boston magazine, July 30th, 2016

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To Get the Food they Believe in, These Urbanites Grow Their Own

Posted on July 30, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

To Get the Food They Believe In, These Urbanites Grow Their Own http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70111855 via @Houzz#Food #Gardening #LenandLeslieMarma http://www.houzz.com, July 30th, 2016

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Existing Home Sales to Continue Upward Trend?

Posted on July 30, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

“Market dynamics continue to shift” July 27, 2016, Brena Swanson, HousingWire.com Existing home sales performed well during the past four months and aren’t projected to change in the near future, according to the latest Ten-X Residential Real Estate Nowcast, which projects existing … Continue reading →

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House Hasn’t Sold Yet? Take Another Look at Your Price

Posted on July 29, 2016 by marshfieldmatters

KCM Crew, July 29th, 2016 The residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their second highest pace since February 2007. Demand has remained strong throughout the summer as many real estate … Continue reading →