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Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Homes are anticipated to be priced from $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
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Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Biden-Trump Debate Barely Acknowledges Housing Issues
“We’re going to make sure we build 2 million new units,” said Biden. Continue Reading Biden-Trump Debate Barely Acknowledges Housing Issues
A Typical Black Household Can Only Afford Starter Homes in 10 Major Metros
The typical Detroit starter home costs just $66,000 and comes with a median monthly payment of $579. Continue Reading A Typical Black Household Can Only Afford Starter Homes in 10 Major Metros
Pending Home Sales Down in May
“The market is at an interesting point with rising inventory and lower demand,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down in May
Mortgage Rates Moves Further from the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of June 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Moves Further from the 7% Mark
Survey: Half of Middle-Income Americans Feel Homeownership is Not Required for Financial Prosperity
Eight in 10 middle-income households said they were current on their bills. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Middle-Income Americans Feel Homeownership is Not Required for Financial Prosperity
New Single-Family Home Sales at Lowest Pace in 7 Months
The median sales price of new houses sold in May 2024 was $417,400. Continue Reading New Single-Family Home Sales at Lowest Pace in 7 Months
Can Minimum Wage Earners Afford to Buy a Home?
Minimum wage earners in Utah have the longest haul to homeownership. Continue Reading Can Minimum Wage Earners Afford to Buy a Home?
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
The total number of home loans now in forbearance declined slightly to 0.21% as of May 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
Private Equity Firm KKR Acquires 18 Multifamily Properties for $2.1 Billion
The acquisition encompasses more than 5,200 apartment units in newly built mid- and high-rise complexes Continue Reading Private Equity Firm KKR Acquires 18 Multifamily Properties for $2.1 Billion
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Reach Another New High
Home prices in 13 markets were currently at all-time highs. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Reach Another New High
