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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
Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
The median sales price in Virginia was $446,144 in June, up by almost $15,000 for a 3.4% year-over-year uptick. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
Alabama’s median sales price last month was $233,458, a 1.4% increase from May and a 2% annual increase. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
White House Pushes Story That Federal Reserve Hired a Crisis PR Firm
Blair offered no proof that the Fed has hired an outside public relations agency. Continue Reading White House Pushes Story That Federal Reserve Hired a Crisis PR Firm
Sen. Lee, Conservative Pundit Duped by Fake Powell Resignation Letter
The letter featured an unreasonable facsimile of the Fed’s seal that included non-English lettering. Continue Reading Sen. Lee, Conservative Pundit Duped by Fake Powell Resignation Letter
The 10 Most Expensive US Home Sales for June
All 10 of the properties sold for more than $30 million. Continue Reading The 10 Most Expensive US Home Sales for June
Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price Hits New High
Also on the rise were the number of listings on the market – 41,600, a 9% rise from the 38,100 recorded the same time last year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Median Home Sales Price Hits New High
Two Mixed-Use Jersey Shore Properties Sell for $5.35 Million
Both properties house Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors offices. Continue Reading Two Mixed-Use Jersey Shore Properties Sell for $5.35 Million
Report: Canadians Spend 42.3% of Income on Taxes
Last year, the average Canadian family (with an income of $114,289) paid $48,306 in total taxes. Continue Reading Report: Canadians Spend 42.3% of Income on Taxes
Sen. Warren Blasts FHFA’s Pulte for ‘Abnormal’ Behavior
“Your job is to manage FHFA, oversee our nation’s mortgage market, and lower costs for American families–full stop,” Warren wrote. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Blasts FHFA’s Pulte for ‘Abnormal’ Behavior
Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
Approximately 640 million acres of land are federal owned, accounting for nearly one-quarter of the nation’s landmass. Continue Reading Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
