Jeffrey Bastress, president of Startpoint Realty in Massachusetts, discusses the slowdown in sales in his market and how his company has made changes to better work with buyers and sellers. Many agents in his company are becoming mortgage brokers so they can better educate buyers on the loan side.
30-year fixed rate at 6.01%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.89%
U.S. leading index forecasts sluggish growth in coming months
Adjustable loans may become more popular, survey finds
Statewide count falls for first time in 5 years
ERA adds 52 franchises during year
Longtime logistics tenant occupies space
Sales price represents $161 per square foot
More than half a million square feet involved
Realogy says its financial strength is not reflected in bond pricing
Rent it Right
Tax, interest rate, closing-cost benefits hard to pass up
Get rid of fiberboard paneling, opt for cement or plastic
