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New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $413,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 14-18
A spike in foreclosure filings, Ohio’s dueling property tax relief efforts, and a congressman facing eviction. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 14-18
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fifth Straight Month
June’s median sales price of $440,000 was a 2/8% increase from the prior month. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fifth Straight Month
Q2 Home Sales in Texas Up 1.4%
The statewide median price was $340,000, down 1.4% from the same quarter last year. Continue Reading Q2 Home Sales in Texas Up 1.4%
Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
The Refinance Index decreased 6% from the previous week and was 3% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
Study: Roughly 40% of Homeowners Could Not Afford to Buy Their Home Today
“Rising home prices are a double-edged sword,” said Redfin Senior Economist Elijah de la Campa. Continue Reading Study: Roughly 40% of Homeowners Could Not Afford to Buy Their Home Today
Four Seasons to Open First Branded Residences in Florida
The new 20-story development will offer 70 residences ranging from two- to four-bedrooms. Continue Reading Four Seasons to Open First Branded Residences in Florida
New Home Sales Up 8.8% in March
The median sales price of new houses sold in March was $430,700. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up 8.8% in March
CrossCountry Mortgage Unveils CCM EasyGreen
Income qualified borrowers can use the new product in a purchase loan or for refinancing. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Unveils CCM EasyGreen
Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Arrive Home President Tai Christensen said the program will “facilitate responsible homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Investment Firm Acquires Kinexx Modular Construction
Kinexx will operate as a subsidiary of LaPhair Capital Partners, with Scott Upshaw as its new CEO. Continue Reading Investment Firm Acquires Kinexx Modular Construction
The Most Eco-Friendly Housing Market Is…
Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale credited state and local policies with giving the top 10 a conspicuously West Coast slant. Continue Reading The Most Eco-Friendly Housing Market Is…
HUD Announces Final Rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
HUD estimates approximately 10% of new FHA single-family homes constructed each year are within the 100-year floodplain. Continue Reading HUD Announces Final Rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 15-19
A trio of troubling housing market data reports, a new wave of Texas residents and an unlikely KISS tribute are in this week’s spotlight. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 15-19
