Roundup of Recent Real Estate News
Housing Market Reports from Around the Country
Over the past two weeks, several states have begun the highly controversial process of loosening stay-at-home orders and restrictions put in place to combat the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus. In the coming days and weeks, many more states, counties, and cities will follow examples set by states such as Georgia, Texas and Colorado as lockdowns expire at the end of April or in early May.
The impact of these changes won’t be felt just by the small-business owners who choose to reopen and the customers who begin resuming their lives in this new normal. The easing of these restrictions will also be felt by the housing markets in these places. But how quickly—and strongly—will they rebound from their period of deep freeze?
Home Builders Report Uptick in New Construction Sales
For the first four weeks of the national shutdown, sales of new homes fell 85% from normal spring activity. In the past few weeks, however, the numbers have started to climb…
Macro-Economic and Housing Industry Analysis (Austin is #1)
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COVID-19 Impact on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Appraisals
Appraisals continue to adapt to COVID-19 conditions with virtual walk-throughs while mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in some cases skipping appraisals altogether.
Travis Central Appraisal District Update
Before the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Austin, the Travis Central Appraisal District was preparing for its busy spring season, when appraisal notices are mailed and protests filed. Here’s an update.
