Mortgage Rates Hit New Low
The average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached another new low, with the average rate coming in at 3.15%, according to Freddie Mac. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has again… Read more »
Author Archives: Rod Patershuk
Today’s Takeout: Som Tum from Chao Baan
This light and flavorful dish will make a satisfying dinner that won’t leave you feeling weighed down.
Is the housing market already rebounding from COVID-19?
Cabin fever is a real thing. And you don’t have to live in a cabin to get it. With everyone chomping at the bit to get back to “normal,” I… Read more »
Nearly Half of Offers Faced Competition in April
According to a report by Redfin, the arrival of spring has brought with it a surge in bidding wars. Specifically, Redfin reports that just shy of half of its offers… Read more »
Instacart Review: Here’s How It Works (Plus the Pros and Cons)
The concept behind Instacart is simple — same-day grocery delivery and pickup. The service has expanded since its founding to include modern grocery stores such as Whole Foods and other… Read more »
Athletics and Sports Canceled Through June 30
This decision is in the best interest of students in the District and the Clayton community. Click the headline for more information.https://www.claytonschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=49910
Housing Starts Wayyyyyy Down In April
By Jim Perskie Another day, another housing report battered by the economic shutdown driven by the coronavirus pandemic. Residential housing starts in the United States in April dropped 30.2 percent from… Read more »
Amid COVID-19, These St. Louis Restaurants Have Closed Their Doors for Good
As St. Louis reopens, some restaurants will not be opening their doors again.
Homebuilder Confidence on the Rise
According to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose an impressive seven points to 37…. Read more »
The Week Ahead: Will Housing Starts, Permits Rebound?
The U.S. Census Bureau will release its latest number surrounding housing starts, permits, and completions for April. Numbers last month for March found housing data fell off the cliff. Housing… Read more »