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Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
The Refinance Index increased by 4% and was 81% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
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Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
“You could demonstrate an actual commitment to improving the everyday lives of the American people,” the senators said. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
The 17.6-acre property features a 51,000-square-foot home with 19 bedrooms. Continue Reading Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
Lennar Plans Four Communities in New Jersey
Lennar’s New Jersey expansion follows two recent master-planned community openings in the state. Continue Reading Lennar Plans Four Communities in New Jersey
Housing Starts in a Sharp Upswing
Single-family authorizations in August were at a rate of 967,000, a 2.8% bump-up from the July figure of 941,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts in a Sharp Upswing
Office-to-Residential Conversion Adds 68 Apartments in LA Property
The first floor of the property will retain approximately 30,000 square feet of ground floor creative office space. Continue Reading Office-to-Residential Conversion Adds 68 Apartments in LA Property
California Home Sales at 7-Month Low
The sales pace for August remained below the 300,000-threshold for the 23rd consecutive month. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 7-Month Low
Woman Arrested for Deed Fraud on North Carolina Mansion
Dawn Mangum attempted to list Dr. Craig Adams’ home for sale at $4 million. Continue Reading Woman Arrested for Deed Fraud on North Carolina Mansion
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Does Kamala Harris’ Housing Plan Make Sense?
Editor Phil Hall offers his opinion on Kamala Harris’ Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Does Kamala Harris’ Housing Plan Make Sense?
Builder Confidence Inches Up
This month’s HMI reverses four consecutive monthly declines. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up
RE/MAX: Fewer Homes Selling, and For Less
Housing inventory grew for the sixth consecutive month. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Fewer Homes Selling, and For Less
Report: Mortgage Payments Cheaper Than Rent in 22 of Top 50 Metros
Zillow attributed the latest statistics to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Payments Cheaper Than Rent in 22 of Top 50 Metros
Report: Jennifer Lopez in Talks to Buy LA’s Azria Estate
Lopez was spotted over the weekend having brunch with her estranged husband Continue Reading Report: Jennifer Lopez in Talks to Buy LA’s Azria Estate
