June 16, 2022—Curated Links on Real Estate and the Market

The latest in current real estate buzz

We’ve researched what is being written and talked about today regarding real estate investing and the market. Here’s a curated list of the most recent published articles, podcasts and stats:

• Current national mortgage and refinance rates, May 9, 2022. Read article: https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/todays-rates/mortgage-rates-for-monday-may-9-2022/

• The Lehigh Valley broke a median home sales record. These charts show the continuing real estate frenzy. Read article: https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2022/04/the-lehigh-valley-broke-a-median-home-sales-record-these-charts-show-the-continuing-real-estate-frenzy.html

• Real-estate investors have been snatching up homes preventing everyday buyers from getting a piece of the pie. Lawmakers and HOAs want to stand in their way. Read article: https://www.businessinsider.com/hoas-and-legislators-consider-taking-action-against-real-estate-investors-2022-5

• 144 homes, 300-space garage pitched for Phillipsburg riverfront by hometown developer. Read article: https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/2022/05/144-homes-300-space-garage-pitched-for-phillipsburg-riverfront-by-hometown-developer.html

• Jeff Bezos Backed Real Estate Investment Platform Fully Funds Six Properties In Under 12 Hours. Read article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jeff-bezos-backed-real-estate-182009732.html

• Which housing markets are most exposed to the coming interest-rate storm? Read article: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/which-housing-markets-are-most-exposed/21809217

• Labor secretary seeing ‘potential' supply chain issue caused by China. Read article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/labor-secretary-seeing-potential-supply-chain-issue-caused-by-china

• LV Leaders Say Region Is Experiencing an ‘Incredible Renaissance,’ Strong Housing Market. Listen: https://www.wdiy.org/wdiy-headlines/2022-04-14/lv-leaders-say-region-is-experiencing-an-incredible-renaissance-strong-housing-market-wdiy-local-news

• 4 Questions to Ask Before Investing in Real Estate. Read article: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/4-questions-to-ask-before-investing-in-real-estate

• How investing in real estate is one of the best hedges against inflation. Read article: https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/how-investing-in-real-estate-is-one-of-the-best-hedges-against-inflation/

• Alley-facing homes may be an affordable housing solution in Bethlehem, Lehigh professor says. Read article: https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/2022/05/alley-facing-homes-may-be-an-affordable-housing-solution-in-bethlehem-lehigh-professor-says.html

• Mortgage delinquency rate reaches lowest level since 2019 Q4. Read article: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-delinquency-rate-reaches-lowest-level-since-2019-q4/

• The Real Estate Market Forecast—And What It Means For Rental Owners. Read article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/04/28/the-real-estate-market-forecast-and-what-it-means-for-rental-owners/?sh=64bdc603516f

• Philly rents grew 6% during the pandemic, but they increased twice as fast in the suburbs. Read article: https://billypenn.com/2022/05/06/philadelphia-rent-increase-pandemic-suburbs/

• Lehigh Valley electric rates are rising 16% to 38% for homes. Read article: https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2022/05/lehigh-valley-electric-rates-are-rising-16-to-38-for-homes.html

• Department Of Aging Calls On General Assembly To Invest In Older Pennsylvanians, Individuals With Disabilities Through Property Tax Relief Program. Read article: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/aging_details.aspx?newsid=347