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Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Mortgage applications activity was down for the third straight week, according to data from the from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) covering the week ending May 30; the data included an adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday. The Market Composite Index, the...
Richmond American Homes to Build New Community in Jacksonville
Richmond American Homes of Florida LP, a subsidiary of MDC Holdings Inc., has purchased and closed on 151 future homesites in Jacksonville, Florida, that will become the location of its new Laurelton master-planned community. Laurelton will feature single- and...
Toronto Home Sales Down 13.3% From One Year Ago
A total of 6,244 home sales were transacted through the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS System in May 2025, a 13.3% decline from one year earlier. On a seasonally adjusted basis, May home sales were up from the 5,601 transactions recorded in April....
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Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
The median price of single-family homes of $455,500 marked a 3.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
The agency said it will eliminate approximately 2,700 active positions out of a 6,500-member workforce. Continue Reading SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
eXp Realty Expands into Peru
“Our expansion into Peru is another bold step as we continue building the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet,” said CEO Glenn Sanford. Continue Reading eXp Realty Expands into Peru
Virtual Event to Showcase Ireland’s Real Estate Market
The event will take place on March 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom Continue Reading Virtual Event to Showcase Ireland’s Real Estate Market
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RE/MAX: Home Sales Down While Inventory Grows
“October had some encouraging signs – especially compared to a year ago,” said Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX LLC. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Down While Inventory Grows
Builder Confidence Mixed in Market for New Multifamily Housing
“High operating costs are creating problems for existing properties, especially affordable properties,” said Lance Swank, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Mixed in Market for New Multifamily Housing
Housing Starts Inched Up in October
Single‐family housing completions in October were down 0.9% from the revised September rate of 1 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Inched Up in October
New Home Purchase Applications Up Nearly 40% in October
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $397,550 in September to $390,225 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Applications Up Nearly 40% in October
Builder Confidence Down for Fourth Consecutive Month
NAHB is forecasting approximately a 5% increase for single-family starts in 2024. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Down for Fourth Consecutive Month
The Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…
The town’s residents include venture capitalists and billionaires. Continue Reading The Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…
Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.44% as of Nov. 16, down from last week when it averaged 7.5%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Third Straight Week
The State with the Highest Average Credit Score Is…
The lowest score was Mississippi’s 672. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Average Credit Score Is…
Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Chicago Office Development
The 409,000-square-foot project marks Chicago’s first major new office development to commence construction in over a year. Continue Reading Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Chicago Office Development
Younger Buyers Expressing Greater Interest in ‘House Hacking’
Zillow’s Manny Garcia noted that “rental income can step in to help with mortgage qualification and smoothing out those monthly payments.” Continue Reading Younger Buyers Expressing Greater Interest in ‘House Hacking’
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