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New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased During Q2
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding reached $4.88 trillion by the end of the second quarter, an increase of $47.1 billion (1%) from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily mortgage debt...
Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
Zeman Homes, the Chicago-headquartered owner-operator of manufactured home communities, has promoted Executive Vice President Michael Bailey to CEO. Bailey will replace interim CEO Jeff Fannon, who returns to his previous post as vice chairman. Prior to joining Zeman...
Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
Homes that are listed as fixer-uppers receive 52% more page views per property than comparable older, affordable homes, according to a data analysis report by Realtor.com. The typical fixer-upper has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and was built in 1958. These homes had...
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How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Completed in 1959 and nicknamed “The Mothership,” the 7,000-square-foot roundhouse design took five years to construct with a no-expense-spared budget. Continue Reading How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Existing Home Sales Up 2%
The $422,400 median existing-home price for all housing types last month was up by 0.2% from the $421,400 price set one year ago, Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 2%
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
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Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
“Orchard enables homeowners to meet their goals and get the best sale outcome,” said CEO Court Cunningham. Continue Reading Home Selling Fintech Orchard Expands into Phoenix and Nashville Markets
NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
NAR threatened to revoke the Arizona group’s charter. Continue Reading NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
Report: 2024 Housing Market Gained $2.5 Trillion in Value
Major metros in the Northeast gained the most value in percentage terms in 2024. Continue Reading Report: 2024 Housing Market Gained $2.5 Trillion in Value
Tech Trends: Updates on the Data Center Sector
Four new data center projects expand the sector’s prominence. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updates on the Data Center Sector
Ohio’s Glasshouse Realty Group Debuts Luxury Business Line
The company noted that properties sold for $500,000 or more accounted for 5.4% of its transactions in 2024. Continue Reading Ohio’s Glasshouse Realty Group Debuts Luxury Business Line
Yardi Teams with SentiLink on Property Application Fraud Initiative
SentiLink technology will be integrated directly into Yardi’s ScreeningWorks Pro platform. Continue Reading Yardi Teams with SentiLink on Property Application Fraud Initiative
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of Feb. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Currently, only one in every 14,668 homes across has been vacated due to foreclosure. Continue Reading Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
Zillow found that St. Louis was the most affordable housing market for typical Black households last year. Continue Reading Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
The markets with the biggest year-over-year increase in new listings percentage were Seattle (+32.9%), Anchorage (+29.0%), and Des Moines (+28.4%). Continue Reading RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
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