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Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
A total of 32,321 housing discrimination complaints were filed nationwide during 2024, according to the new Fair Housing Trends Report published by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA). The majority of the complaints (54.6%) involved disability related...
Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
Texas voters approved a pair of constitutional amendments designed to provide property tax relief to homeowners. KXAN reports an election night victory for Proposition 11, which increases homestead property tax exemptions for elderly and disabled owners from $10,000...
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
While the world’s attention was fixated on last night’s election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor, less attention was given to the approval by the city’s voters of three proposals designed to reshape affordable housing development....
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91-Unit Rental Home Community Opens in Edmonton
The Parkside North Townhomes were built on the former military base Griesbach Barracks. Continue Reading 91-Unit Rental Home Community Opens in Edmonton
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
“The HMI gain in October is a positive signal for 2026 as our forecast is for single-family housing starts to gain ground next year,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
Q3 Home Sales Profits Near 50% Margin
The median national sales price in the third quarter was $370,000. Continue Reading Q3 Home Sales Profits Near 50% Margin
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FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
Lozano was fired from her job prior to Pulte’s confirmation as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
City Ventures Debuts New LA-Area Townhome Community
Pricing begins in the $500,000s. Continue Reading City Ventures Debuts New LA-Area Townhome Community
Kennedy Wilson Acquires 2 Apartment Communities for $166 Million
The fund invested $61 million of equity in these transactions. Continue Reading Kennedy Wilson Acquires 2 Apartment Communities for $166 Million
Blackstone Pays $2 Billion for CRE Loans from Atlantic Union
Blackstone has acquired $20 billion of CRE loan portfolios in the last 24 months. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2 Billion for CRE Loans from Atlantic Union
Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Virginia’s median sales price was $440,000 in May, up $15,000 since last year, reflecting a 3.5% increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Weis Markets Opens First New Supermarket in 3 Years
The new store is Weis’ 50th in Maryland and includes a drive-thru pharmacy and a six-pump fuel center. Continue Reading Weis Markets Opens First New Supermarket in 3 Years
Report: Affordable Homeownership Remains Mostly Elusive
California had 16 of the 25 counties where affordable homeownership requires the highest annual income. Continue Reading Report: Affordable Homeownership Remains Mostly Elusive
Pending Home Sales Up in May
“Consistent job gains and rising wages are modestly helping the housing market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in May
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