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California Housing Affordability at Highest Level in 4 Years
A minimum annual income of $204,800 was required to make the monthly payment of $5,120 on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.24% in California. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability at Highest Level in 4 Years
New Forecast Predicts Multifamily Vacancy Rate to Increase by Year’s End
“The near-term rent growth outlook was maintained after modest first-quarter rent trends fell in line with expectations,” said Grant Montgomery, national director of multifamily analytics at CoStar Group. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Multifamily Vacancy Rate to Increase by Year’s End
One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price
The typical home that sold in August went for 3.8% less than its original asking price—the steepest discount for that month since 2019. Continue Reading One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price
Toronto Home Sales and Listings Rise While Prices Drop
A rate cut by the Bank of Canada was credited with the new activity. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Listings Rise While Prices Drop
reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
With the new Nevada operations, reAlpha Mortgage is now licensed in 31 states. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
Stacey Onnen Named President at HomeSmart
“We are pleased to welcome Stacey to HomeSmart at such an important time in our growth,” said Matt Widdows, founder and CEO of HomeSmart. Continue Reading Stacey Onnen Named President at HomeSmart
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
Fox News first reported the story, culling its information from an unnamed “source close to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.” Continue Reading Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
The rejections were based on compliance with guidelines included in new legislation that went into effect earlier this year. Continue Reading Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
“Today marks a turning point in how credit scores are delivered and priced across the mortgage industry,” said Will Lansing, CEO of FICO. Continue Reading FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
Ground Broken for New 10,000-Seat Arena in Reno
The $435 million GSR Arena will span 300,000 square feet and seat up to 10,000 guests. Continue Reading Ground Broken for New 10,000-Seat Arena in Reno
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Properties at the lower- and mid-tier and the South were the most likely to have lowered prices while luxury home prices remained steady. Continue Reading Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
