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Inflation Just Put Mortgage Rates Back in the Crosshairs
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August as energy costs jumped and shelter inflation accelerated. For a housing market already dealing with mortgage rates around 7%, the bond market’s reaction may be the bigger story. Homebuyers looking for relief from mortgage rates...
Inflation Just Put Mortgage Rates Back in the Crosshairs
Inflation accelerated in August as energy and shelter costs increased. With the 10-year Treasury yield approaching 5%, housing professionals are watching what the report means for mortgage rates. Continue Reading Inflation Just Put Mortgage Rates Back in the Crosshairs
FHA Sets Jan. 1 Start for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T — and Lenders Have Work to Do
The agency has finally put a date on one of the biggest changes to FHA mortgage credit scoring in decades. Beginning Jan. 1, lenders will be able to use VantageScore 4.0 and FICO Score 10T alongside Classic FICO for eligible FHA loans, but the implementation rules...
Sellers Outnumber Buyers by a Record 58% — But There’s a Catch for Homebuyers
The gap between home sellers and buyers has never been wider in Redfin’s data. Across much of the Sun Belt, buyers have leverage that would have been difficult to imagine a few years ago. Affording the house is another matter. America has entered the strongest buyer’s...
FHA to Accept VantageScore 4.0 in January
VantageScore has announced the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will begin accepting mortgage collateral backed by its VantageScore 4.0 credit scoring model starting on Jan. 1, 2027. The announcement follows this week’s declaration by Federal Housing Finance...
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Century Communities to Host Grand Opening for New Florida Community
Pricing starts from the upper $200,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities to Host Grand Opening for New Florida Community
FICO Score 10T to Become Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting
FHFA Director Bill Pulte claimed FICO “is not interested in offering competitive costs but instead uses various means to increase price on the American people.” Continue Reading FICO Score 10T to Become Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting
Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
During the first half of the year, legal leasing reached nearly 12.2 million square feet, a 17% year-over-year surge. Continue Reading Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
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Inflation Just Put Mortgage Rates Back in the Crosshairs
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Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster Discovered Hiding Under His Mother’s Sink
Carlos García Roldán disappeared after being sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for scamming 240 people out of approximately $3.9 million Continue Reading Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster Discovered Hiding Under His Mother’s Sink
Century Communities to Host Grand Opening for New Florida Community
Pricing starts from the upper $200,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities to Host Grand Opening for New Florida Community
FICO Score 10T to Become Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting
FHFA Director Bill Pulte claimed FICO “is not interested in offering competitive costs but instead uses various means to increase price on the American people.” Continue Reading FICO Score 10T to Become Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting
Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
During the first half of the year, legal leasing reached nearly 12.2 million square feet, a 17% year-over-year surge. Continue Reading Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
Hartford’s 6-Building Constitution Plaza Complex Listed for Sale
The property is being marketed by JLL, which has not set a deadline for bids. Continue Reading Hartford’s 6-Building Constitution Plaza Complex Listed for Sale
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
The AI tool has some surprisingly specific predictions about next year’s housing environment. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant blamed the weak August data on economic burdens. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decelerate While Active Listings Rise
Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
“Across Maine, we tend to see motivated and focused sellers and buyers as we move into the cooler months,” said MAR’s Judy Oberg. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Declined 10% in August While Prices Increased
San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs
“Rising rents are making it harder for the people who have built their lives here to stay here,” Lurie said. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Declares ‘Rent Emergency’ to Mitigate Elevated Housing Costs