Pending home sales jump 7.5% in OctoberMore buyers have signed contracts to purchase homes much sooner due to fast-increasing rents and expectations of mortgage rate hikes. Mortgage rates rise for third consecutive weekMortgage rates rose to 3.31%, reducing the refinance incentive for many borrowers.More homebuyers can now qualify for more expensive loansThe baseline conforming loan limit for 2022 will be $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from last year's limit. Analysts: Take advantage of the housing market nowWith the record-low mortgage rates and more robust economic fundamentals this year, market analysts recommend that homebuyers and homeowners must swiftly act now. Unemployment benefit claims lowest since 1969Weekly jobless claims dropped to 199,000 last week, hitting the lowest level since 1969. More multifamily investors consider the student housingThe first three quarters of 2021 saw $4.85 billion in multi-family investment. Student housing is now making a comeback as more students return to campus.Suburban home rush still strongThe number of home buyers shopping nationwide for suburban homes has jumped 42.1% since the pandemic began. Best cities for singlesMadison, WI tops the list of 180 cities for its dating opportunities and a large number of options for fun and recreation.Consumers: homeownership better than a dream weddingEighty-two percent of single consumers favor homeownership over having an expensive wedding.2022 Housing Market ForecastHome sales growth will reach 6.6% in 2022, which is a 16-year high for nationwide sales, according to a real estate firm.After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/