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PERCY CHEUNG

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The Rental Markets Kicking Off 2024 Hot

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2024-03-14 13:53

Though the housing market is correcting as of late, the rental market is still a strong contender for those seeking housing as home prices and mortgage rates remain on the higher side.  While the rental market stays a strong housing contender, what markets are the ones feeling the most benefits from this trend in 2024?…

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Hilton heads back to campus with $210M Graduate Hotels acquisition

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2024-03-14 12:38
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns.

ICE: First-Time Homebuyers Account for Record 47% of GSE Purchase Loans in 2023

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2024-03-14 12:05

First-time homebuyers have long faced a trifecta of high mortgage rates, low housing inventory and climbing home prices throughout much of the country, making homeownership a difficult journey. Despite these challenges, first-time homebuyers still made up the largest share (55%) of all agency mortgage purchase securities issuance in a decade and a record 47% of…

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As spring nears, real estate agents are reconsidering paid leads: Intel

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2024-03-14 11:34
Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet.

Mortgage Rates Dip for Second Straight Week

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2024-03-14 11:08

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continued to decrease this week, from last week’s average of 6.66% to an average of 6.74% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.74%, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. A year…

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Potential Alternative to NAR Holds First ‘Listening Tour’ Event; More Planned

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2024-03-14 09:39

The American Real Estate Association (formerly but no longer using the acronym AREA) conceived in January as a potential alternative to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), held its first event virtually, a “listening tour,” where they heard from agents across the country about their hopes and concerns for the industry.  One of the main…

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Multifamily Rents Rise Ahead of Spring, Led By Northeast and Midwest

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2024-03-14 09:25

The multifamily rental market recently stabilized as housing market challenges persist, seeing its first price rise in seven months. Yardi’s latest National Multifamily Report for February found that multifamily rents rose slightly by $1 to $1,713, while year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.6%. The Northeast and Midwest continue to outperform over the short term, led…

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2505 Miramar Ave  137, 41052277, Castro Valley, Condo,  for sale, PERCY  CHEUNG, SMART CHOICE REALTY

Top floor unit with unobstructed view of the bay. Enjoy beautiful sunset year round from your private balcony, living room and dining room. Very cozy unit with fireplace in living room. Master bedroom suite with full bath. All kitchen appliances included in sale. In unit washer/dryer also included. Small community with only 30 units. Water/sewer and garbage paid for by HOA. Community gym/exercise room. One assigned carport and additional parking in first come first serve basis. Castro Valley school district. Easy freeway access to 580 and 238.

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