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Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“This is a watershed moment for the appraisal industry,” said Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre. Continue Reading Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
Sections of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island turned into “no-go zones” for multifamily affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
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Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady
JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders was rated at a 727 level on a 1,000-point scale. Continue Reading JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Foreclosure Activity Up in October
Nevada led the states in foreclosures, where one in every 2,741 housing units with a filing. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up in October
Alaska’s Record-Breaking $15 Million Listing Features Hangar for Five Planes
“It’s very rare to see this kind of home on the market,” said listing agent David Matthys of Re/Max Dynamic Properties. Continue Reading Alaska’s Record-Breaking $15 Million Listing Features Hangar for Five Planes
NAR Chief Economist Predicts Rising Home Sales Over Next Two Years
Yun predicted mortgage rates will be “bouncing around 5.5%-6.5%.” Continue Reading NAR Chief Economist Predicts Rising Home Sales Over Next Two Years
Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million into Veterans-Focused Housing Needs
The foundation also announced plans to grow its mission with an updated commitment of $750 million to veteran causes by 2030. Continue Reading Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million into Veterans-Focused Housing Needs
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 4-8
This week’s Hits and Misses considers the election’s aftershocks, an attempt to stop new property taxes, and the life of an innovative business leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 4-8
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
The effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely impact the next quarterly report. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
Two New Partnerships Designed to Expand Homeownership Among Tribal Communities
According to Census Bureau data, 56.7% of Native American households owned their homes between 2015-2019. Continue Reading Two New Partnerships Designed to Expand Homeownership Among Tribal Communities
California Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in Q3
State residents needed a minimum annual income of $220,800 to qualify for the purchase of an $880,250 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in Q3
NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
“Home prices remain on solid ground as reflected by the vast number of markets experiencing gains,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
