As mortgage interest rates crept back up in August after retreating the previous month, rate lock volume dipped to a four-year low. Total lock volumes were down 8.9% from July, led by a 13.9% decline in rate/term refinance locks, according to Black Knight’s originations market monitor report. Rate/term refi locks dropped 94.5% year over year. […more]
The market has hit a rather significant wall in the last few months as the Federal Reserve has decided that there is no longer any containing inflation from the public, no matter how much economist and financial wizards try to massage the data. The correction was largely inevitable as the US economy fell in love […more]
When a world-renowned architect builds a home for himself, you can be certain it’ll be spectacular. That’s the case with this Ojai Valley retreat.
The fall housing market is beginning to show its true colors—and so far, the outlook appears rosy for both buyers and sellers.
When it made its mark on Chicago’s skyline in 1930, Century Tower hosted a bank and was the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world. In the interim, Century Tower was converted to condominiums and has recently transitioned to rental apartments. The apartments at Century Tower boast high ceilings, efficient floor plans, stylish new finishes […more]
This bummer space got a beautiful new look. READ MORE…
Chestnut Place belongs on your must-visit list if you’re looking for an apartment with steps-to access to the best of the River North and Gold Coast neighborhoods. Convertible apartments start at $2,060 a month, 1-bedrooms at $2,335, and 2-bedrooms at $3,265. You can see floor plans and check near real-time rent and availability info online. […more]
The Lofts at River East has a waterfront location on the Ogden Slip, and Target and Pinstripes in the building. The apartments have high ceilings, exposed brick walls, a true loft aesthetic, in-unit washer / dryers and truly special kitchens. Available studios start at $2,335, 1-bedrooms at $2,440, and 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments at $3,520. Three-bedroom […more]
And it’s pretty controversial. READ MORE…
These have bubbled up to the top of my wish list as a cleaning and organizing editor. READ MORE…