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The first month of 2016 is coming to a close, and what a month it has been!<\/p>\n

We’ve been keeping up with industry news, watching the real estate market, and finding new ways to be better. So pull up a chair: it’s time for the real estate resource roundup!<\/p>\n

Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Climb by Most Since July 2014<\/a>
\nHome prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at its faster pace in over a year, underscoring the shortage of supply amid steady demand.<\/p>\n

Mortgages are Still Getting Cheaper<\/a>
\nWhile the central bank doesn’t control mortgage rates, a higher Federal Funds rate makes it more expensive for banks to borrow money, which can ultimately be passed on to consumers taking out loans.<\/p>\n

Today’s Latinas Hold the Keys to Homeownership in Their Communities<\/a>
\nLatina women hold the buying power in the fastest growing market today as 84% of millennial Latinas plan to become homeowners.<\/p>\n

Five Trends Shaping This Year\u2019s Housing Market Outlook<\/a>
\nThree experts weighed in on the past and current state of the housing market and how several intersecting variables show us what\u2019s potentially to come.<\/p>\n

New Home Sales Finish 2015 Strong<\/a>
\nRecently released data found that December new home sales were up nearly 11 percent over November, and 9.9 percent over December 2014, according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Census Bureau.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Next for the Housing Market?<\/a>
\nEconomists are hopeful that housing market activity \u2014 and prices \u2014 will continue to perk up generally in 2016, due to a number of factors. As Americans feel more confident about the economy and more secure in their jobs, they will be more willing to take the big step of home ownership.<\/p>\n

Home Sizes Expand, Along With Prices<\/a>
\nThe size of new homes rose last year, suggesting Americans\u2019 love of space remains strong but making new homes less affordable for a bigger swath of buyers. The average size climbed to about 2,720 square feet in 2015 from about 2,660 square feet the previous year, according to data released by the National Association of Home Builders at its annual trade show.<\/p>\n

Where Are Interest Rates Headed This Year?<\/a>
\nWith interest rates still below four percent, many buyers may be on the fence as to whether to act now and purchase a new home, or wait until next year. Find out the projected future of interest rates.<\/p>\n

In case you missed it here on Clean Slate, Senior Director of Learning Technologies and Solutions Karlton Utter<\/a> revealed his tips for farming your area<\/a> and making the most of your market. \u00a0As always, be sure to follow #BHGRE<\/a> on Facebook<\/a> and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for more updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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