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Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending April 3, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
Two new data reports tracking January's housing market found home prices are continuing to rise, albeit at a much slower pace. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 0.9% annual gain in January, down from a 1.1% rise in the...
Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren is giving Illinois lawmakers more time to formulate a legislative solution that would keep the football team from relocating to Indiana. In an interview with NBC Sports, Warren stated, “We don’t have a set deadline, but I am...
Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) announced the debut of three townhome communities in the Fort Myers and Cape Coral markets in Southwest Florida. The communities are Palmetta Pines Townhomes in Northeast Cape Coral, Cielo Mar Townhomes in North Fort Myers, and Orange River...
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First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
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Yamaha Motor Co. to Relocate US HQ from California to Georgia
Yamaha acquired the land in Cypress for its US headquarters in 1978 and established its office in 1979. Continue Reading Yamaha Motor Co. to Relocate US HQ from California to Georgia
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
R-Zero’s Expands Availability of Commercial Real Estate Energy Savings Tool Prospector AI
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Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania
Homes are priced from the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Community in Pennsylvania