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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
The new law replaces Iowa’s homestead tax credit with a 10% homestead property tax exemption up to $20,000. Continue Reading Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Chairman Powell
“He should resign – it would be a favor to the nation,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Chairman Powell
Oregon Led the Nation in 2025 for Inbound Migration
New Jersey led the states with a 62% outbound migration. Continue Reading Oregon Led the Nation in 2025 for Inbound Migration
Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced an 11.8% year-over-year decrease in sales. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline
Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
In many expensive coastal metros, saving for a typical down payment can take 20 to more than 35 years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
Pending Home Sales Up 3.3%
On a regional measurement, pending home sales were up month-over-month and year-over-year in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 3.3%
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Florida GOP Governor Candidate Proposes Down Payment Program with Funds from Israeli Bonds Divestment
The 30-year-old James Fishback has gained visibility through media appearances where he spoke in favor of President Trump’s agenda. Continue Reading Florida GOP Governor Candidate Proposes Down Payment Program with Funds from Israeli Bonds Divestment
Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
“If done correctly, it’s a win, win, win, win, win,” said Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. Continue Reading Washington Lt. Gov. Proposes Turning Vacant Strip Malls and Big Box Stores into Housing
Wisconsin Allocates Over $6.3 Million for Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards
“I was proud to secure the largest state investment in workforce housing in our history,” said Gov. Tony Evers. Continue Reading Wisconsin Allocates Over $6.3 Million for Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards
FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Closure of Agency’s Longtime DC HQ
The Hoover Building served as FBI headquarters since 1975. Continue Reading FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Closure of Agency’s Longtime DC HQ
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