CBC Mortgage Agency, a nationally chartered finance agency, applauded the decision, noting in a press release that 85% of individuals in the DACA program are Hispanic and account for over a third of CBCMA borrowers.

It was the 5th best month of the year and outperformed most of 2019.

It was a record-shattering year for brokers and agents using the Georgia MLS, with sales volume jumping 18.5% from the previous year to $39.9 billion, according to the listing service. That’s the biggest number Georgia MLS has experienced since its inception in 1962.

“Historically low-interest rates, a shortage of new housing inventory and limited new construction have contributed to rising home prices nationwide.” — Don Ganguly, senior vice president of Mynd Investor Services

The decline of home mortgage interest rates is continuing to fuel homebuying demand in December, pushing the median home-sale price up 13% nationwide to $334,300, according to a new report from online broker Redfin.

Think December is a slowdown month for home sales? Well, don’t let Georgians know because residential sales climbed 5.8% from the previous month statewide

Here’s a little tidbit that might help clients decide whether or not it’s time to buy their first home — it could save them some money.

The number of homes for sale nationwide dropped below 700,000 in December, hitting an all-time low, while home prices were up double-digits over the year prior, according to realtor.com’s Monthly Housing Trends Report.

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“Resale list prices are out of control, and we are seeing 21% price increases in resale homes fueled by multiple offers and lack of supply.” — John Hunt, MarketNsight and ViaSearch President