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Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Pricing for the homes begins in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
The proposal will be discussed at the City Council’s next meeting on Oct. 29. Continue Reading Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
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Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
One in every 3,987 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable
Insurance challenges have forced one-third (33.7%) of home searchers to change the geographic area where they are looking for a home Continue Reading Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
“Mortgage credit availability increased slightly in August, driven by a small increase in ARM product offerings, which was similar to what we saw in July,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
The platform is being launched on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Continue Reading New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
MBA predicts mortgage rates will reach 5.9% by the end of 2025. Continue Reading Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 21-25
In the spotlight: The crossroads of politics and real estate, a new wave of restaurant closings and rats ruling in Chicago. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 21-25
Maine Home Sales and Prices Continue to Rise
The state’s median sales price last month was $409,450 Continue Reading Maine Home Sales and Prices Continue to Rise
LA Home Where Matthew Perry Died Sold in Off-Market Deal
Perry acquired the 3,000-square-foot, four-bedroom Pacific Palisades property in 2020 for $6 million. Continue Reading LA Home Where Matthew Perry Died Sold in Off-Market Deal
Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.54% as of Oct. 24, up from last week when it averaged 6.44%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
New Single-Family Homes Sales Up in September
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $426,300 while the average sales price was $501,000. Continue Reading New Single-Family Homes Sales Up in September
New Survey Finds 4 Out of 5 Respondents Support Rent Caps
More Democrats than Republicans support rent caps. Continue Reading New Survey Finds 4 Out of 5 Respondents Support Rent Caps
Report: Nearly Half of Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
2.5% of mortgaged homes were seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: Nearly Half of Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
Florida Home Sales Dip While Prices Hold Steady
Florida had a 4.6-month supply of single-family existing homes in September and in the third quarter. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Dip While Prices Hold Steady
