Borrowers withdrew $63B in equity in Q2
Homeowners withdrew $63 billion in equity in the second quarter of 2021, according to the latest numbers from Black Knight, the most in a single quarter in nearly 15 years…. Read more »
Author Archives: Rod Patershuk
Homebuyer Optimism Increases
Home purchase sentiment is down on an annual basis and remains relatively flat month over month. The good-time-to-sell-rough-time-to-buy feeling remains strong among consumers, however the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment… Read more »
August jobs numbers are bad, but there’s a silver lining
The U.S. economy produced just 235,000 new jobs in August, far below economists’ expectations of 725,000 jobs. It was the slowest month of growth since January 2021. Roughly one million… Read more »
Through a series of pop ups, Izumi is bringing Japanese sandos and yakitori to the St. Louis area
Owner Kurt Bellon serves grab-and-go food inspired by Japanese convenience stores as well as late-night fare.
No. 1 Homebuyer Hurdle
Elevated home prices have made the prospect of purchasing property for the first time especially daunting. Broadly speaking, that has not quelled Americans’ desire to become homeowners, shows a LendingTree… Read more »
St. Louis restaurant openings and closings: August 2021
St. Louis said hello to its first major food hall, but it also said goodbye to a couple of favorites.
What to Expect if You’re Doing a Mortgage Refinance After Forbearance
When the COVID-19 homeowner mortgage forbearance program was first announced last year, I insisted we enroll. As a food and travel writer, I knew I’d lose income. In a worst-case… Read more »
5-Month Streak Ends: Home Prices Hold Steady
For the first time since early March, the median home sales price missed hitting a month-over-month record high, remaining relatively flat from June through July yet still significantly elevated since… Read more »
Job growth continues as 943,000 added in July
Even with the delta variant of the coronavirus spreading through the country, July’s job report was surprisingly positive. On Friday, the U.S. Labor Department announced 943,000 new jobs were added… Read more »
Should You Install More Insulation in Your House?
Many homes are under-insulated, which can lead to high heating bills in the winter and high costs for air conditioning in the summer. If your utility bills spike when the… Read more »