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