Monthly Archives: June 2022

The Cozy and Lightweight Linen Duvet Cover I’ll Be Using All Summer

Jun 21, 2022 |

It’s like a reward. READ MORE…

I Embrace Slow Progress by Setting 3-Month Goals — Here’s Why They Stick

Jun 21, 2022 |

I’ve learned 90 days is the magic number. READ MORE…

10 Outdoor Rattan Furniture Pieces Perfect for Warm Weather Fun

Jun 21, 2022 |

It’s time to kick back in style. READ MORE…

CFPB to review QM rule

Jun 21, 2022 |

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Friday it would take a “fresh look” at a rule that decides what mortgages are protected from some litigation during foreclosures. The agency, in a blog post, said it would conduct a review of its Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule. The rule, under the federal […more]

Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Jun 21, 2022 |

We are living in a world of post-pandemic inflation and uncertainty. Interest rates, single-family homes, gas, and groceries, among other essentials, are on the rise. The dream of home ownership is out of reach for many, yet the consumer preference of living in a home remains strong, and has likely increased. Investors provide capital necessary […more]

These Are the Best Campgrounds For Families

Jun 21, 2022 |

Ideal for your next getaway. READ MORE…

A record year for real estate brokerage firms

Jun 21, 2022 |

The 2021 real estate market was one for the ages: record low interest rates and housing inventory gave way to record high home prices and sales. Capitalizing on these market factors, brokerage firms in the 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings broke records in market share, closed transaction sides (there must be inventory somewhere!) and sales […more]

Mortgage stocks are getting battered – what happens next? 

Jun 21, 2022 |

The stock market has not been kind to mortgage lenders – some are now trading in the $1-a-share range In a one-week period between June 10 and June 17, 11 publicly traded mortgage companies lost a collective $6.14 billion in market capitalization. As investors fled the space, their valuations declined 17.4% to $29 billion in […more]

Pitch In for Prospect Park’s Lake Appreciation Month

Jun 21, 2022 |

Get your working gloves ready and support Brooklyn’s backyard with some volunteer hours this summer. During the month of July, the Prospect Park Alliance is organizing volunteers with a special clean-up of the 60-acre lake. Each session will focus on a different portion of the waterfront, from the Boathouse to… Read More > The post […more]

The savagely unhealthy housing market is now a nightmare

Jun 21, 2022 |

The housing nightmare continues. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing home sales for April came in at 5.41 million, down 3.4% from the previous month and 8.6% from last year. But, the savagely unhealthy data line was that home prices are up 14.8%. Now that we are almost in July, we can […more]