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Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
“Climate risk is a reality today, not tomorrow,” said Matthew Eby, founder and CEO of First Street. Continue Reading Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
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Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
But let’s be clear: this isn’t about more regulation. It’s about getting government out of the way. Continue Reading Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
There are currently 2,554 homebuyer assistance programs operating today. Continue Reading Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Delaware recorded 1,300 home sales during June, a slight 0.7% uptick from the 1,291 transactions recorded in May. Continue Reading New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
A total of 6,945 residential properties facing possible foreclosure have been vacated by their owners nationwide in the second quarter. Continue Reading Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Phoenix topped the list due to a strong job market and a large percentage of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession. Continue Reading Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Pee-wee’s Real-Life Playhouse Listed for $5 Million
The zany comic actor acquired the property in 1985 for $415,000. Continue Reading Pee-wee’s Real-Life Playhouse Listed for $5 Million
Report: Nearly One-Quarter of Black Mortgage Applicants are Rejected
Insufficient credit was the most common reason given (43%) for the application rejection Continue Reading Report: Nearly One-Quarter of Black Mortgage Applicants are Rejected
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
The Refinance Index decreased 14% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Maine Home Sales Up 17.5%
“For the third consecutive month, the number of sales, year-over-year, has increased,” said Paul McKee, 2024 president of the realtors group. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 17.5%
Guest Opinion: How a National Energy Code Will Impact Home Affordability
Energy building code requirements are making it harder to construct new housing that is attainable and affordable for American families. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: How a National Energy Code Will Impact Home Affordability
Case-Shiller: Home Prices at Another Record High
S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Brian D. Luke pointed to “records repeatedly break in both stock and housing markets over the past year.” Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices at Another Record High
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 25.7% in April
April’s median price of $300,000 was up 6.4% from the previous year. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 25.7% in April
‘Home Alone’ House Listed for $5.25 Million
The property last changed hands in 2012 for $1.58 million. Continue Reading ‘Home Alone’ House Listed for $5.25 Million
