High Desert Association of REALTORS®

05 December 2019

• Buyer Traffic Remains High This Fall

  Home buyers are increasingly perusing homes for sale, and lower mortgage rates may be one reason they’re out looking.

• Condo Boards Increasingly Scrutinize Owners’ Pets

  Some condo and co-op boards are requiring potential owners to bring their pet in for an interview first.

• Mortgage Rates Stay Steady This Week

  The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to average significantly below its level a year ago.

• FHA Loan Limits Are Increasing in 2020

  Higher home prices have prompted the FHA to raise its loan limits again for the new year, following similar moves by the VA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.

• Specialty Rooms Are in Demand: Which Rank Highest?

  Young adults, in particular, are looking for specific rooms at home, and some consider them an “essential/must have.”