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What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Judge Axes CFPB’s Medical Debt Reporting Rule
A federal judge in Texas overturned a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule enabling the erasure of medical debt from credit reports. The Hill reports US District Judge Sean Jordan stated the CFPB exceeded its’ authority by issuing the rule, which was...
Report: Family Money Helps One-Quarter of Young Homebuyers with Down Payments
The Bank of Mom and Dad is helping to keep the housing market afloat – a new survey from Redfin determined nearly one-quarter (23.8%) of young Americans who recently bought a home tapped into family money to help cover their down payment. The typical homebuyer’s down...
Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has published two scathing criticisms of the housing policies espoused by President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. In the editorial “How to Increase Mortgage Defaults,” the Journal’s...
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Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
LPT Holdings Debuts Aperture Global Real Estate as Luxury Brand
The new brand is being rolled out in 15 states and four international cities. Continue Reading LPT Holdings Debuts Aperture Global Real Estate as Luxury Brand
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
“Most metro markets continue to set new record highs for home prices,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
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Rising Housing Prices Force Adult Kids to Move Back with Parents
46% of parents said their adult children returned home to live with them at some point. Continue Reading Rising Housing Prices Force Adult Kids to Move Back with Parents
New Housing Department Proposed for North Carolina
The bill also seeks the finance the new agency with $30 million in recurring funds starting with the 2024-25 fiscal year. Continue Reading New Housing Department Proposed for North Carolina
Village Premier Collection Joins The Real Brokerage’s Private Label Program
The Atlanta-based Village Premier brings $665 million in annual home sales. Continue Reading Village Premier Collection Joins The Real Brokerage’s Private Label Program
US Investors Buying Up Commercial Property Across London
Across the U.K., U.S. investors spent $3.8 billion on commercial real estate in the first quarter. Continue Reading US Investors Buying Up Commercial Property Across London
Guest Opinion: What’s Next for the Federal Home Loan Banks?
“Forthcoming actions and public engagement in 2024 include clarifying the FHLBank System mission,” said FHFA Director Thompson. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: What’s Next for the Federal Home Loan Banks?
Walmart to Close Health Centers
The company added that it would continue to operate its pharmacies and vision centers. Continue Reading Walmart to Close Health Centers
Trade Groups Ask Lawmakers for Action on Expanding Housing Supply
The trade groups repeatedly praised the Biden administration in the letter. Continue Reading Trade Groups Ask Lawmakers for Action on Expanding Housing Supply
Backflip Closes $15 Million Series A Funding Round
The funding round comes after the company crossed $10 million in net revenue run rate. Continue Reading Backflip Closes $15 Million Series A Funding Round
Florida Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Disability Payment Fraud
Allen R. Jenkins could face up to 10 years in federal prison. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Disability Payment Fraud
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Spike in February
San Diego continued to report the highest year-over-year gain among the 20 cities with an 11.4% increase in February. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Spike in February
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